The Talent Acquisition Partner leads recruiting for technical and aerospace roles, partnering with hiring managers to define requisitions, develop sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines, conduct candidate screens, and guide candidates through interviews. The role requires strong recruiting expertise, market awareness, relationship-building, accurate ATS management, and a commitment to inclusive hiring. The partner also supports employer branding, process improvement, and timely hiring across shifting priorities. The summary above was generated by AI The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner to join our Talent team. An Ursa Major TA Partner is a professional networker, sourcing guru, administrative wizard, and lover of learning all things technical. You will manage a full plate of strategic sourcing while driving HM and candidate engagement and collaborate with your peers to get a multitude of roles filled quickly with qualified and diverse candidates. Ursa is looking for someone who works well on a team but is also a problem-solver and can be independent while seeing projects through to completion. You will be metric-driven, strive for continual process improvements, be flexible to shifting priorities, and actively push the envelope daily. No day is the same at Ursa Major and staying organized and nimble is crucial for successfully juggling an ever-shifting workload.

Responsibilities:

Lead kickoff meetings with Hiring Managers (HMs) to develop requisitions, understand project needs and discuss headcount while acting as a partner by providing market insight and guidance into the entire interview process. Create and execute long-term strategies to source candidates and build talent pipelines for both current and future needs. Actively source and engage candidates (the best candidates may not even be looking!) using innovative techniques within budget. Leverage referrals, leads, emerging technology, external recruiting partners, and networking events to build our brand and talent pipeline. Conduct the first point of contact phone screens with candidates. Act as the face of Ursa's brand by articulating Ursa's mission, culture, trajectory, and company benefits as appropriate. Discuss candidates with HMs and recommend top candidates for the next steps. Guide candidates through the interview process by providing them with an exceptional experience from start to finish. Maintain and ensure accurate records in our ATS. Willingness to assist teammates in all endeavors to establish Ursa as an industry leader.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of recruiting experience for highly technical roles or 5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter. Excellent communication skills. Ability to provide only the highest caliber candidate experience. Ability to build strong relationships with both HMs and candidates. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in all its forms as well as contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Desired Experience:

Bachelor's degree. 5+ years of technical recruiting work experience. Previous time recruiting for aerospace roles. Strong competitive market awareness. Experience with creative sourcing using tools and techniques such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Google X-Ray, etc. Experience with Greenhouse is strongly preferred. An understanding of unconscious bias and how to implement and improve Ursa's inclusion efforts. Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $75,000

•$115,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification:

Exempt.

Benefits Include:

(Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits) Unlimited PTO

•Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA) Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport EAP Program Retirement Savings Plan

•401k with

Company Match How To Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

NOTE:

Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role. Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. We're an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. No outside recruiters, please. Read Full Description Ursa Major Berthoud, Colorado, USA Office Our one-of-a kind campus co-locates engineering, manufacturing, & testing operations, allowing for unmatched development time and the chance for employees, customers, and investors alike to experience rocket engine testing as a part of the normal work day. Similar Jobs at Ursa Major Ursa Major Senior Director of FP&A Yesterday In-Office Berthoud, CO, USA 230K-300K Annually Senior level 230K-300K Annually Senior level Aerospace

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