Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

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3 Locations
In-Office
37-47 Hourly
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
The Talent Acquisition Partner sources, screens, interviews, and recommends candidates across Airbus roles. Responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, building candidate pipelines, managing job postings and applicant tracking systems, advising hiring managers, supporting workforce planning, coordinating onboarding, and representing Airbus at recruitment events. The role requires compliance with employment laws, strong communication and negotiation skills, recruiting technology proficiency, and up to 15% domestic travel. It is hybrid and available in Herndon, Virginia; Grand Prairie, Texas; or Bingen, Washington.
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Job Description:

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract) is responsible for sourcing, screening and recommending candidates for Airbus roles at all levels of the organization entry level through senior leadership. This level of TA Partner will develop and deploy advanced sourcing strategies including cold calling, and network development.
This person must understand, model and represent the Airbus employment value proposition and published Airbus Values. He or she will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnerships with the managers, identify potential “fit” through effective interviewing and testing, effectively administer the interviewing and onboarding process, and ensure a positive new hire experience. Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate.


Meet the Team:

Working in our Human Resources department, it’s our mission to help support Airbus’ greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross-departmentally as well as with our global counterparts to ensure we are making a positive impact on all aspects of our employee experience.

Your Working Environment:

This position is open for one of the following locations:

  • Herndon, VA
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • Bingen, WA
     

Your Challenges:

Recruitment of Roles Assigned - 50%

  • Consult with leaders, hiring managers and human resources team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation and sourcing strategies.

  • Deliver high quality short lists

  • Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens, candidate interviews, recommend final selection of applicants and close qualified candidates.

  • Place and update all job postings in various Medias including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners

  • Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote Airbus referral programs and internal opportunities.

  • Maintain applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as needed.

  • Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required.

  • Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.

  • Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.

Sourcing Strategy and Activities - 15%

  • Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.

  • Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates and the Airbus company brand.

  • Collaborate with hiring team regarding potential souring strategies for roles assigned.

Workforce Development Support - 20%

  • Partner with Business HR leaders to understand and prepare to respond to upcoming Talent Acquisition needs and create new pipelines to respond to the business need

Recruitment Event Support - 10%

  • Represent the company at recruiting events (i.e., college job fairs), providing company/job information and interviewing applicants.

  • Give presentations at colleges, attend student group meetings, and increase college awareness of the company before and after career fairs.

  • Support business in alignment and identification of potential events to foster connection with appropriate candidate pools and as needed assist in the registration of attendance at events once agreed upon

Your Boarding Pass:

  • 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

  • Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs.

  • Knowledge of US Employment and Labor Laws and application to the recruitment process and the applicant tracking system.

  • Knowledge of the regional labor market.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting.

  • Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility.

  • Proven ability to communicate and effectively “sell” an organization's value proposition.

  • Solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting.

  • Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility.

  • Must possess excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong customer service, negotiation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company.

  • Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

  • Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

  • Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.

  • Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting.

  • Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility.

Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

  • Fluent written and spoken English.

  • Written, presentation and oral communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, as well as effective result-oriented problem solving skills.

Preferred Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

  • French, German or Spanish language skills.

Required Technical Systems Proficiency

  • Google Suite of productivity tools

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite

  • Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems.

  • Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing tools

Physical Requirements:

  • Hybrid - 20% 4 days onsite 1 day remote
    Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily

  • Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via
    teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

  • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily

  • Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as
    hydraulic lifts. Daily

  • Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to
    30lbs/14kgs. Rarely

  • Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Rarely

  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Rarely

  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily

  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Rarely

  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily

  • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Up to 15 %

  • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily

  • Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to: Administrative position only PPE required

Travel Required

  • Up to 15% Domestic

Citizenship

  • Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship

Pay range based on the required profile: $37.00 - 47.25/hour.  Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

Flexible

Job Family:

HR Expertise

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Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • At least 6 years of progressive talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and interviewing experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and appropriate work experience
  • Strong understanding of staffing principles, employment laws, recruitment procedures, and employment programs
  • Knowledge of U.S. employment and labor laws and their application to recruitment processes
  • Knowledge of regional labor markets and recruiting techniques
  • Experience with online and social media recruiting
  • Excellent oral, written, presentation, interviewing, interpersonal, and consultative communication skills
  • Strong customer service, negotiation, organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and trustworthiness
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Proficiency with Google Suite productivity tools
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems
  • Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing tools
  • French, German, or Spanish language skills
  • Ability to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 15% and independently at short notice
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with four days onsite and one day remote

Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Toulouse
52,655 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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