Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technical

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist who will report to the Senior Technical Recruiter with a dotted line to the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on the Talent Acquisition team and will provide support for the Recruiting Team throughout all stages of the full recruiting cycle efforts primarily for technical functions. The successful individual in this role will partner closely with hiring managers to help attract, assess, and hire top talent while delivering a great candidate experience.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist position will be based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule; a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, which includes reviewing applications, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, coordinating interviews, and closing for a variety of technical roles.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage 10+ active requisitions while maintaining a high quality of hire.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create engaging job descriptions, help define efficient recruitment strategies, and continuously calibrate candidates and department needs.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through creative sourcing strategies, networking, and the use of various recruiting tools.
• Serve as the candidate's advocate throughout the hiring process, ensuring the candidate has a positive experience and clear communication.
• Maintain accurate and timely data in ATS systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday).
• Collaborate closely with our HR team during the job description generation, offer stage and background investigation process.
• Provide updates and reporting on hiring activity.
• Represent the company and promote our employer brand at university career fairs, information sessions, open house and other on-campus recruitment events.
• Assist with providing market and compensation analysis, as well as competitor insights, to help guide decision making for job postings as well as offers.
• Partner with the recruiting team in project, process, and interview training.
• Assist with other administrative tasks or support other functions as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, and a minimum of 3 years of experience working in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting within a technical industry, OR High School Diploma with 7 years of experience working in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting within a technical industry.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in full-cycle recruiting and direct sourcing within an agency or high-volume corporate recruiting environment with a focus on engineering and R&D positions in manufacturing, defense, aerospace, and/or technology industries.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with using an ATS system (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, Indeed, Handshake, Dice, etc.
• NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

 PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience supporting a high-growth or start-up company.
• Thrive in a fast- paced, frequently changing environment,
• Results-driven and always operate with a sense of urgency.
• Familiarity with using recruiting metrics, talent insights, and data to drive decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience managing various funnels, functions, and levels of candidates and keeping track of their progress throughout the recruitment process

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.
• Campus recruiting, career fairs, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
  • Lift equipment up to 20 lbs.

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