As a Talent Sourcer, you'll identify and engage with candidates, develop sourcing strategies, and build candidate pipelines to support recruiting efforts.
Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.
As a Sourcer, you will play a crucial role in our recruitment process by identifying and engaging with qualified candidates for various positions within the company. You will utilize your exceptional research skills and networking abilities to build a pipeline of candidates, ensuring a steady stream of talent to support our growth objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our recruiters and hiring managers to attract top talent and contribute to the success of our organization.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop sourcing strategies.
- Utilize various sourcing techniques, including online research, networking, social media, event planning, and other creative methods, to identify potential candidates.
- Proactively source passive candidates through direct outreach and engagement efforts.
- Screen and qualify candidates to assess their fit for specific roles, including conducting initial phone screens and assessments.
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the sourcing and screening process.
- Track and report sourcing metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent sourcing and recruitment.
Qualifications
- Proven 3+ years' experience in talent sourcing or recruitment. A focus in the aerospace or defense industries is preferred.
- Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and tools, including social media platforms, Boolean search, and applicant tracking systems.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software/tools.
- Coordinate onsite interviews, including scheduling, booking and arranging travel if necessary.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships with candidates.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
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.
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Hermeus Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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