Senior Specialist, Human Resources
SES Space & Defense
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Reston • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for the full-life cycle recruiting to include posting positions, applicant flow, creative sourcing, pre-screening candidates, interviewing and selection and candidate management.
- Develop innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent for the Company.
- Lead recruitment and selection processes that are legally compliant and cost effective while meeting established metrics.
- Maintain accurate records and reports on all phases of the recruitment process.
- Develop and build relationships with hiring managers in order to better understand their business and the roles with the organization.
- Work directly with hiring managers to ensure understanding of job specifications and desired qualifications for each position.
- Advise hiring managers throughout the hiring process on matters such as interviewing techniques, selection protocols, offer management, etc.
- Partner with HR team to ensure organization’s talent goals are met including internal, external, diversity and early career hiring.
- Develop and execute innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent for the Company.
- Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System and may produce reports on all phases of the recruitment process.
- Participate in job fairs and college recruiting to source potential candidates and promote industry awareness.
- Manage candidate experience so that candidates have a positive impression of the recruitment process including providing status updates, scheduling interviews, making travel arrangements, etc.
- Conduct reference and background checks and may initiate job offers.
- May schedule and/or conduct new employee onboarding processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field with 5+ years of experience in human resources and 3+ years direct recruitment experience required
- Proven knowledge of state, federal and EEO regulations regarding hiring practices is required
- Highly developed knowledge of behavioral interviewing techniques
- Demonstrated ability to creatively source candidates
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems for tracking and reporting
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
full-life cycle recruitingbehavioral interviewing techniquescandidate sourcingcandidate managementreportingjob specificationsoffer managementbackground checksnew employee onboardingmetrics
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingadvisingcreativityorganizational skillscandidate experience managementcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resourcesBachelor’s degree in business administrationrelated field