Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Saab, Inc. is a defense and security company focused on developing advanced technology and systems to help keep people and society safe. The Senior Recruiter will identify, engage, and hire high-caliber technical talent, particularly for engineering, technical operations, and program management roles. The role partners with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to develop talent strategies, build specialized pipelines, and manage the full recruiting lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with hiring managers and leaders to understand workforce plans, role requirements, organizational priorities, and talent needs
- Develop and execute targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies predominantly but not limited to engineering, technical, program management, and specialized professional positions
- Identify, engage, and cultivate passive candidates using LinkedIn, internal talent databases, search techniques, market research, professional networks, and other sourcing tools
- Build and maintain high-quality technical talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs, including hard-to-fill and specialized positions
- Conduct market research and talent mapping to understand technical skill availability, competitive talent markets, compensation trends, and sourcing opportunities
- Partner with hiring managers to establish effective assessment strategies, interview approaches, candidate profiles, and selection criteria
- Review resumes and conducts initial candidate screens to assess technical qualifications and alignment with role and organizational requirements
- Serve as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers, providing insight into talent availability, candidate quality, compensation considerations, competitive hiring conditions, and recruiting strategy
- Manage candidate activity throughout the recruiting lifecycle, ensuring timely communication and a high-quality candidate experience
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information, activity, disposition, and recruiting documentation within Workday
- Partner with HR Business Partners and compensation team to support compensation analysis and offer development and negotiation
- Assist with recruiting events, technical networking initiatives, employer branding activities, university/campus outreach, and other programs designed to strengthen Saab, Inc.’s technical talent pipeline
- Contribute to broader Talent Acquisition initiatives, process improvements, and programs that enhance the organization's ability to attract and retain high-performing technical talent
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years of experience preferred in recruiting and sourcing, or a master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
- * Significant recruiting experience within technical and/or complex corporate environments, with a strong preference for experience recruiting engineering and program management talent
- * Demonstrated strength in sourcing and recruiting passive talent, with a proven ability to identify, engage, and close highly sought-after talent through Boolean search, strategic sourcing, market research, talent mapping, networking, and other targeted recruiting strategies
- * Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with engineering leaders, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
- * Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology; Workday experience preferred, not required
- * Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills
- * Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- * Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and delivering against deadlines
- * Strong sense of ownership, accountability, discretion, and professionalism
- Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
- The ideal candidate will be based at our headquarters in Syracuse, NY or work remote from a location in the Eastern or Central Time Zone
- This role requires the ability to travel up to 15%
- * Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years of experience preferred in recruiting and sourcing, or a master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
- * Significant recruiting experience within technical and/or complex corporate environments, with a strong preference for experience recruiting engineering and program management talent
- Experience within defense, aerospace, technology, engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated or specialized industries is preferred
- * Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology; Workday experience preferred, not required
Benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
- Work-life balance
- A business casual atmosphere
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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