Airbus

Head of Talent Acquisition, North America

Airbus

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Alabama • Kansas • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the NA Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence overseeing sourcing, recruitment, onboarding and employment marketing.
  • Develop and oversee a team responsible for implementing talent acquisition strategies that enhance Airbus’ employer brand and align with the company’s growth objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, HR business partners and the Airbus group Talent Acquisition COE to design and deliver an effective talent strategy.
  • Collaborate closely with the NA head of Workforce Development, other HR COEs and HRBPs to deliver a strategic workforce and talent plan that will support recruitment, onboarding and retention.
  • Implement and improve HR programs, processes and systems and continuously monitor them.
  • Direct the employer branding initiatives by collaborating with marketing and communication teams as well as industry and educational professionals to strengthen brand awareness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required, with an advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of Talent Acquisition experience
  • 5+ years of experience leading complex teams in a similar role is required
  • Past success in the Aerospace & Defense industry or another manufacturing environment is preferred
  • Experience working in a regional or international organization is preferred
  • Knowledge of US Employment and Labor laws, HR best practices and talent management principles required
  • Strong leadership, organization and project management skills required
  • Heavy Relationship Management based interactions, requiring influential and negotiation skills on a routine basis with internal and external parties.
  • Responsible for an operational budget of $3 Million.
  • Directly Responsible for a team of 20+ employees.
  • Responsible for meeting recruitment targets
  • Technical Systems Proficiency: Google Suite of productivity tools
  • Proficiency with MS Office, Applicant Tracking and HRIS systems.
  • Travel Required: Up to 30%, both domestic and international.
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
  • Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentOnboardingEmployer BrandingHR ProgramsHR ProcessesHR SystemsProject ManagementBudget ManagementTalent Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipOrganizationRelationship ManagementInfluencingNegotiationCollaborationCommunicationStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementStakeholder Engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationAdvanced Degree in related field