Talent Acquisition Partner – Contract

Airbus

Talent Acquisition Partner sourcing and hiring Airbus aerospace talent across U.S. locations.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeHerndon • Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and recruitment strategies, with a strong understanding of US Employment and Labor Laws. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and various sourcing tools to build candidate pipelines and ensure compliance with regulations.

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Talent AcquisitionCandidate SourcingApplicant Tracking SystemsUS Employment and Labor LawsRecruiting Techniques

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Hard Skills

Candidate ScreeningInterviewingRecruitment PlanningSourcing StrategiesJob PostingDatabase DevelopmentCold CallingNegotiationMultitaskingOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsWork EthicIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft OfficeLinkedIn RecruiterApplicant Tracking SystemsSocial Media Recruiting

Industry Keywords

Equal Employment OpportunityHIPAAERISALabor Market KnowledgeRecruiting Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source, screen and recommend candidates for Airbus roles from entry level through senior leadership
Develop and deploy advanced sourcing strategies, including cold calling and network development
Represent Airbus’ employment value proposition and published Airbus Values
Build applicant pools and establish trust-based partnerships with managers
Assess candidate fit through interviewing and testing
Administer interviewing and onboarding processes and ensure a positive new-hire experience
Develop and execute recruitment plans and strategies to meet hiring goals
Consult with leaders, hiring managers and HR teams on position descriptions, requisitions, compensation and sourcing strategies
Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists and recruit qualified candidates through resume screens, phone screens and interviews
Recommend final applicant selections and close qualified candidates
Place and update job postings across internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners
Promote Airbus referral programs and internal opportunities
Maintain the applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and staffing administration
Respond to internal and external applicant situations and requests
Follow up with managers to assess recruiting effectiveness
Research and recommend new sources for active and passive recruiting
Develop candidate networks, partnerships, databases and pipelines
Partner with Business HR leaders to anticipate Talent Acquisition needs and create pipelines
Represent Airbus at recruiting events and college job fairs
Provide company and job information and interview applicants at events
Give college presentations, attend student group meetings and increase company awareness
Identify appropriate recruiting events and support event registration
Ensure activities comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other applicable regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 6 years of progressive talent acquisition, candidate sourcing and interviewing experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or combination of education and appropriate work experience
Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures
Knowledge of US Employment and Labor Laws and application to the recruitment process and applicant tracking system
Knowledge of the regional labor market
Knowledge of recruiting techniques and experience in online/social media recruiting
Excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service and negotiation skills
Strong time management, multitasking and organizational skills
Strong work ethic, integrity, trustworthiness and confidentiality
Fluent written and spoken English
French, German or Spanish language skills preferred
Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing tools
Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship
Able to travel independently and at short notice
Able to carry and lift up to 30 lbs/14 kgs
Required PPE for administrative position
Ability to see, hear, speak, sit, stand, walk, squat and kneel as required for the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid work arrangement: 4 days onsite and 1 day remote
Up to 15% domestic travel