SpaceX
CandidateSpecialist
“Candidate Specialist at SpaceX. Skills: Recruiting, Screening, Talent identification. Review, evaluate, and screen inbound applications. Serve as the first point of contact for candidates”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve the efficiency of hiring
Industry & Context.
Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver
100% onsite, Relocation will be required, Willing to work weekends and extended hours, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, Eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 1+ years of experience in recruiting or human resources
Nice to Have
2+ years of experience as a recruiting coordinator, applicant reviewer, or in a sourcing capacity, Experience as a recruiter, Experience with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking system, Proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools, Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, be flexible to change, adapt to shifting priorities, Team player with a high sense of urgency, Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a passion to contribute to the team’s success, Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion, Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management, on a 1: 1 basis and in groups, Capacity to learn and speak intelligently about our business and the space industry, Excellent written and oral communication skills
What You'll Do.
and screen inbound applications
Serve as the first point of contact for candidates
Host candidates onsite
Provide tours of the facility
Tell the SpaceX story
Identify passive talent for requisitions
Augment initial outreach to prospective candidates
Drive program management efforts to improve hiring efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with recruiters; Align on ideal candidate profile; Share relevant applicants with hiring teams; Coordinate between recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and hiring team
Communication Scope
Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels
Process & Methodology
Drive forward program management to measure and track hiring efficiency
Applying for this Candidate Specialist role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Greenhouse
- Create a Greenhouse profile before applying — it saves time across multiple applications.
- Upload your resume as a PDF; the parser handles it better than Word.
- Answer all knockout questions carefully — wrong answers auto-reject before a human sees you.
- Enable email notifications to track application status in real time.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
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