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GKN Aerospace · 1 day ago

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Garden Grove, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$52.98/hr - $66.22/hr

5+ years exp

GKN Aerospace is a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation and excellence. They are seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruitment, focusing on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies

Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding

Utilize platforms such as Success Factors, LinkedIn Recruiter, and ATS/CRM systems to build and maintain candidate pipelines

Conduct proactive sourcing using Boolean searches, networking, and referrals

Coordinate and participate in recruiting events, job fairs, and employer branding initiatives

Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations throughout the hiring process

Provide timely updates and feedback to candidates and hiring teams

Collaborate with HR and business leaders on workforce planning and talent forecasting

Maintain accurate and organized documentation within the applicant tracking system

Lead HR project management through all phases of project planning, timeline creation, and implementation of HR projects and initiatives with focus on hiring and recruitment in a growth environment

Qualification

Full-cycle recruitingSourcing passive candidatesATSCRM platformsCalifornia labor lawsInterpersonal skillsDiversity hiring strategiesUnion staffing experienceCustomer-service mindsetProject management

Required

Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, or related fields of study. Will consider associate's degree or certification in HR, Business, or a related field, combined with at least 8 years of professional experience in recruitment or staffing

5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting

Proven success in sourcing and engaging passive candidates

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset

Experience with ATS and CRM platforms (e.g. Bullhorn, Workday, Workday, iCIMS)

Ability to manage multiple requisitions and prioritize effectively

Knowledge of California labor laws and hiring practices