Talent Sourcer

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Job description

Who we are

Virgin Galactic, (SPCE:NYSE), recognizes that the answers to many of the challenges we face in sustaining life on our beautiful but fragile planet, like in making better use of space. Sending people to space has not only expanded our understanding of science, but taught us amazing things about human ingenuity, physiology and psychology. From space, we are able to look with a new perspective both outward and back. From space, the borders that are fought over on Earth are arbitrary lines. From space, it is clear that there is much more that unites us than divides us.

"We are at the vanguard of a new industry determined to pioneer twenty-first century spacecraft, which will open space to everybody - and change the world for good." Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Galactic

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver and can make things happen - apply today!

Your Mission

As a Talent Sourcer, you play a key role in the development and execution of our recruiting strategies by attracting candidates for our critical roles. In this role, you will leverage your creativity in finding and engaging candidates on the various career opportunities available at Virgin Galactic. You will build relationships within the industry to identify the right talent and channels to target. You'll cover the basics of recruiting, but more importantly, leverage your technical and business knowledge to develop meaningful recruiting strategies which promote various methods to source, evaluate, and ultimately hire candidates for Microsoft.

Location: Tustin, CA HQ

Your Mission

* Provide front end (finding, sourcing, and phone screening), high volume recruiting support for our Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and corporate teams
* Work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand requirements of roles, team functions
* Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build a robust candidate pipeline and help fill the highest priority hiring needs for the company
* Use hiring metrics to develop and execute on new and more efficient sourcing solutions
* Attend recruiting conferences and events and aid in post-event outreach
* Help recruiters review inbound resumes
* Provide strong and positive experience to candidates
* Operate as sourcing maven, who is able to find untapped talent outside traditional means (LinkedIn) Engage top talent with your personalized approach

What you bring

* 3+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business,
* Great communicator and ability to work cross functionally with various stakeholders & C-Suite executives.
* Professional, high integrity, smart & gets things done.
* Experience of working in a start-up environment
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong IT skills, including Excel, PPT.
* Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)

As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S. teammates, as well as all newly hired employees.

As of October 1, 2021, all new hires must be able to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, ( "fully vaccinated" means at least two weeks have expired since receiving the vaccination's last dose as recommended by the manufacturer) . If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Personal Requirements:VG and the greater Virgin Organization has a relaxed and informal culture that encourages individuality and innovation. You will be motivated, enterprising and enthusiastic. Company culture is such that you need to be able to "check your ego at the door", be a self starter and possess a sense of humility. You will work well under commercial pressure and thrive on being given challenges and responsibility. You will communicate clearly and be confident and persuasive. You will have a high level of integrity and understand the need of complete confidentiality.

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.