Talent Acquisition Partner II

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner I to join our Human Resources team based in Kinston, NC.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Partner II 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:

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: 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 programmes and both national and international mobility.

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

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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:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

Flexible

Job Family:

HR Expertise

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