Lead full-cycle recruiting for SG&A and Operations roles, partnering with hiring managers on requisitions, sourcing strategies, candidate pipelines, screening, interviews, and candidate experience. Build relationships with passive candidates, use innovative sourcing techniques and recruiting partners, promote the company mission and benefits, and maintain accurate records in Lever. The role supports finance, people operations, legal, facilities, business development, and operations teams in a fast-growing defense aviation company.
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.
Hermeus is looking for a Recruiter to support our SG&A and Operations organizations. You'll partner with leaders across finance, people ops, legal, facilities, business development, and operations to find, attract, and hire the people who keep Hermeus running and scaling. The hires you make will directly shape how we build, operate, and grow as a company.
Responsibilities:
- Lead kickoff meetings with Hiring Managers across SG&A and Operations teams to develop requisitions, understand recruiting needs, and discuss headcount. You'll act as a true partner by providing insight and guidance throughout the entire interview and recruiting process.
- Create and execute long-term strategies to source candidates and build talent pipelines for current and future needs across SG&A and Operations functions.
- Actively source and engage candidates (the best candidates may not even be looking!) using innovative techniques tailored to each role and talent market.
- Leverage referrals, leads, emerging technology, external recruiting partners, and networking events to build our brand and talent pipeline.
- Screen candidates while articulating the Hermeus mission, culture, trajectory, and company benefits as appropriate.
- Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the process, giving them an exceptional experience from start to finish.
- Maintain accurate records in our ATS, Lever.
- Willingly assist teammates in all endeavors to establish Hermeus as an industry leader.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally supporting G&A, business, and/or operations roles.
- Experience recruiting in the aerospace, defense, or space sectors is preferred. Experience in other fast-paced, high-growth environments is also welcome.
- Strong competitive market awareness, including an understanding of the hiring landscape for SG&A and Operations talent.
- Experience with sourcing tools (not just LinkedIn Recruiter) and a drive to innovate so Hermeus stands out in how we attract candidates.
- Experience with Lever (ATS) is strongly preferred.
- Ability to recruit world-class talent in any function while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience.
- Ability to build strong relationships with passive candidates, whether they're accountants, people ops professionals, or operations leaders.
The range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
- Time Off: Eligible for unpaid time off and up to 5 days of sick leave.
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Hermeus Los Angeles, California, USA Office
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