SpaceX
CandidateSpecialist
“Candidate Specialist at SpaceX. Skills: Recruiting, Application screening, Talent sourcing. Serve as the initial step in the recruiting process. Review, evaluate, and screen inbound applications”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve the efficiency of hiring
Industry & Context.
Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver
100% onsite, Relocation will be required if not already local to the area, Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the 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, 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.
Serve as the initial step in the recruiting process
and screen inbound applications
Act as the first point of contact for candidates
Host candidates onsite
Provide tours of the facility
Tell the SpaceX story
Identify passive talent for high-priority requisitions
Augment initial outreach to prospective candidates
Drive program management efforts to improve hiring efficiency
Provide tours of the facility and provide a history and overview of SpaceX
Manage onsite interview logistics
Coordinate between recruiters
recruiting coordinators
Learn about our business to speak intelligently about programs
Ensure candidates have a positive experience
Review inbound applications for select roles
Identify and build talent pools of prospective candidates
Partner with recruiters to align on ideal candidate profile
Share relevant applicants with hiring teams
Drive program management to measure and track hiring efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate between recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and the hiring team; Partner with recruiters to align on the ideal candidate profile; Share relevant applicants with the corresponding hiring teams
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management, on a 1: 1 basis and in groups; Excellent written and oral communication skills
Process & Methodology
Drive forward program management efforts to improve the efficiency of hiring, Drive forward program management to measure and track the increased efficiency of hiring
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- Answer all knockout questions carefully — wrong answers auto-reject before a human sees you.
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