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Recruiting Specialist

Posted 19 Days Ago
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In-Office
Star, TX
Junior
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Star, TX
Junior
Manages recruiting logistics, coordinates recruiters and hiring teams, processes contractor conversions, aligns candidate profiles, and tracks hiring efficiency. The role requires learning SpaceX programs, communicating with candidates and stakeholders, managing multiple priorities, handling confidential information, and supporting recruiting program improvements. It is fully onsite, may require weekend and extended-hours work, and includes ITAR eligibility requirements.
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

 

RECRUITING SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage recruiting logistics, coordinating between recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and the hiring team
  • Learn about our business to the extent that you can speak intelligently about our programs with candidates and client groups
  • Process contractor conversions
  • Partner with recruiters to align on the ideal candidate profile
  • Drive forward program management to measure and track the increased efficiency of hiring for the scope/core area of focus for the candidate specialist

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or associates degree and 1+ years of experience in recruiting, human resources or business operations 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience as a recruiter
  • Experience with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking system
  • Proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools
  • Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, be flexible to change, and adapt to shifting priorities
  • Team player with a high sense of urgency
  • Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong passion to contribute to the team’s success
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management, on a 1:1 basis and in groups
  • Capacity to learn and speak intelligently about our business and the space industry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This role is 100% onsite and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Relocation will be required if not already local to the area
  • Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected]. 

SpaceX Austin, Texas, USA Office

Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

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