SpaceX
CandidateSpecialist
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“Candidate Specialist at SpaceX. Skills: Recruiting, Human resources, Program management. Review inbound applications. Evaluate inbound applications”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve efficiency of hiring
Industry & Context.
Problem solver
100% onsite, Relocation required, Work weekends, Extended hours
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, Ability to be flexible to change, Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion, Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, Capacity to learn and speak intelligently about our business and the space industry, Excellent written and oral communication skills
What You'll Do.
Review inbound applications
Evaluate inbound applications
Screen inbound applications
Act as 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 forward program management efforts
Improve efficiency of hiring
Provide a history and overview of SpaceX
Manage onsite interview logistics
Coordinate between recruiters
recruiting coordinators
Learn about our business
Speak intelligently about our programs
Ensure candidates have a positive experience
Build talent pools of prospective candidates
Partner with recruiters to align on ideal candidate
Share relevant applicants with hiring teams
Measure and track increased efficiency of hiring
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with recruiters; Coordinate with recruiting coordinators; Coordinate with hiring team; Partner with recruiters
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. CANDIDATE SPECIALIST (RECRUITING) As a Candidate Specialist at SpaceX, you will serve as the initial step in the recruiting process. In this role, you will actively review, evaluate, and screen inbound applications in concentrated areas. In addition, you will act as the first point of contact and host candidates who are brought onsite, including providing tours of the facility and telling the SpaceX story. As your role evolves, you will serve in identifying passive talent for high-priority requisitions and augment initial outreach to prospective candidates. The Candidate Specialist will be responsible for driving forward program management efforts to improve the efficiency of hiring. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide tours of the facility and provide a history and overview of SpaceX Manage onsite interview logistics, coordinating between recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and the hiring team Learn about our business to the extent that you can speak intelligently about our programs with candidates and client groups Ensure that all candidates have a positive experience while interviewing with SpaceX Review inbound applications for select roles and, when appropriate, identify and build talent pools of prospective candidates for recruiters and hiring managers Partner with recruiters to align on the ideal candidate profile Share relevant applicants with the corresponding hiring teams Drive forward program management to measure and track the increased efficiency of hiring for the scope/core area of focus for the candidate specialist BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree 1+ years of experience in recruiting or human resources PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of experience as a recruiting coor
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