Candidate Specialist, Recruiting Job at SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in B

Overview

SpaceX was founded with the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars.

CANDIDATE SPECIALIST, RECRUITING

As a Candidate Specialist at SpaceX, you will serve as the initial step in the recruiting process. You will actively review, evaluate, and screen inbound applications in concentrated areas, and act as the first point of contact by hosting onsite candidates, providing tours of the facility, and sharing the SpaceX story. As the role evolves, you will identify passive talent for high-priority requisitions and augment initial outreach to prospective candidates. The Candidate Specialist will drive program management efforts to improve the efficiency of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide tours of the facility and share SpaceX history and program overview
• Manage onsite interview logistics, coordinating between recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and the hiring team
• Learn about the business to speak intelligently about programs with candidates and client groups
• Ensure a positive candidate experience during interviews
• Review inbound applications for select roles and, when appropriate, identify and build talent pools of prospective candidates
• Partner with recruiters to align on the ideal candidate profile
• Share relevant applicants with the corresponding hiring teams
• Drive program management to measure and track hiring efficiency for the candidate specialist scope

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in recruiting or human resources

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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 systems
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to change, and handle 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 and discretion
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management
• Ability to learn and speak intelligently about SpaceX and the space industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements

• This role is 100% onsite and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Relocation may be required if not already local
• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

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

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion is voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process. Any information provided will be confidential. SpaceX does not discriminate on the basis of protected status.

If you believe you belong to any protected veteran categories, please indicate by selecting the appropriate option as SpaceX is a government contractor under VEVRAA. Categories include: disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, and Armed Forces service medal veteran.

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