SpaceX · 18 hours ago
Candidate Specialist (Recruiting)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Candidate Specialist, you will manage the initial stages of the recruiting process, including reviewing applications, hosting candidates, and improving hiring efficiency.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
1+ years of experience in recruiting or human resources
This role is 100% onsite and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Relocation will be required if not already local to the area
Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
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, and adapt to shifting priorities
Team player with a high sense of urgency
Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong passion to contribute to the team's success
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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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