Talent Acquisition Partner I

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

About the role

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates for entry-level through senior-level roles. This role involves understanding, modeling, and representing the Airbus employment value proposition and published Airbus Values. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying opportunities to build applicant pools and establishing trust and partnerships with managers and Human Resources.
• Determining potential “fit” through effective interviewing and testing.
• Administering the interviewing and onboarding process to ensure a positive new hire experience.
• Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies to meet hiring goals with the best possible talent.
• Ensuring all activities comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of Roles Assigned (50%)
  • Consult with leaders, hiring managers, and the HR team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
  • Deliver high-quality shortlists of candidates.
  • Perform talent acquisition activities such as resume and phone screens, recommend final selection of applicants, and close qualified candidates.
  • Place and update job postings across various media, including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards, and staffing partners.
  • Promote Airbus referral programs and internal opportunities through regular communication with managers and employees.
  • Maintain the applicant tracking system, recruiting reports, and other staffing administration functions.
  • Respond promptly to internal and external applicant inquiries.
  • Conduct regular follow-ups with managers to assess the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
  • Seek guidance from Talent Acquisition leadership on recruitment issues.
  • 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 and partnerships to build a database/pipeline of candidates and enhance the Airbus company brand.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership to determine sourcing strategies.
• Workforce Development Support (20%)
  • Partner with Business HR leaders to understand and prepare for upcoming talent acquisition needs.
  • Create new pipelines to respond to business needs.
• Recruitment Event Support (10%)
  • Represent the company at recruiting events (e.g., college job fairs), providing company and 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Interviewing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a combination of education and appropriate work experience.

Skills

• Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures, including US Employment and Labor Laws and their application to the recruitment process and applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of the regional labor market.
• Demonstrated experience in various recruiting techniques, including online and social media recruiting.
• Proven ability to communicate and effectively “sell” an organization's value proposition.
• Excellent oral and 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, integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to propose new ideas and solutions.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing tools.
• Fluent written and spoken English; French, German, or Spanish language skills are a plus.

Benefits

• 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 and holidays.
  • Generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development
  • Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus’ global Leadership University.
  • Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on employability, certifications, and career path development.
  • Opportunities to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote.

Physical Requirements

• Vision: Able to see and read computer screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Able to hear conversations in person and via teleconference or phone, and to hear sounds on the production floor, including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate personal computers, telephones, copiers, fax machines, and related office equipment, as well as some production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg.
• Lifting: Rarely required to lift up to 30 lbs/14 kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment/tools.
• Sitting: Able to sit for long periods during meetings or while working on a computer.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice, up to 15% domestically.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Administrative position; PPE required as applicable.

This position is open to candidates able to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship.