TALENT ACQUISITION REP 2 1

The Role

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is seeking an experienced and skilled recruiter to join our team to support hiring for trades positions. This position will be responsible for recruiting prospective employees, while selecting and hiring top talent in the trades industry. This position acts as a central point of contact to our applicants and hiring managers on matters related to the full talent acquisition process. The environment is very fast paced, so the ability to multi-task will be important as you review applications, conduct interviews, check references, extend formal job offers, work with outside agencies and vendors, attend hiring events, etc. We frequently partner with the business on tactical and strategic talent planning and we are the driving force for matching candidate skills with critical trade positions. The candidate experience is important to us, so we are looking for another positive communicator to help highlight why NNS is the employer of choice. Plan now to positively impact the workforce by developing connections with candidates and stakeholders to efficiently and effectively achieve goals, improve the score and own the outcome. We win or lose as a team, so experience working effectively in a team setting is important. We answer the call, so working with a sense of urgency and being highly responsive will keep us connected. We solve problems, so critical thinking skills and a willingness to collaborate to find the best solution is how we will win. If you are ready to take the next step in your HR career path, join our team and come build your career with us.

Conducts interviews to recruit prospective employees and refers job applicants to specific job openings. Evaluates employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, physical and personal qualifications, and other data pertinent to classification, selection, and referral. Prepares rating on applicants, makes recommendations on starting salaries, and provides applicants with information on the company. May administer tests and interpret results, check references, arrange transportation of selected applicants, extend formal job offers, work with outside agencies and vendors, etc.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 1 year of relevant professional experience
• One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
  • NNS Apprentice School graduate
  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
  • Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
  • Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
  • High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
  • High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have

• Prior Experience Recruiting Skilled Trades Is Preferred

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Pay & Schedule

• Salary Range: $68,000.00 to $85,000.00
• Full-Time, 1st Shift
• Travel: Up to 10% of the time
• Relocation: No relocation assistance available
• Virtual/Telework: Not eligible for telework
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Clearance Required: No