Airspan Networks
Talent Acquisition Professional driving organizational success!
HR Generalist / Technical Recruiter (70/30 split)
Location:
On-site – Must reside within easy commuting distance of Plano, TX
Reports to:
HR Director
Employment Type:
Full-Time on-site
About Airspan Networks Airspan Networks is a leading provider of groundbreaking wireless solutions, enabling connectivity for the next generation of mobile and fixed networks. With a global presence, Airspan focuses on delivering innovative technologies that drive advancements in Open RAN and accelerate 5G adoption worldwide. Backed by strong investments and a team of world‑class experts, Airspan supports telecom operators and enterprises in achieving their digital transformation goals.
At Airspan, we’re on the cutting edge of 4G and 5G RAN software and hardware development, creating innovative solutions that drive the future of wireless connectivity. With over a million cells deployed worldwide, our disruptive Open RAN platform is transforming carrier networks and critical infrastructure across the globe.
Airspan is more than just a workplace; it’s a launchpad for your career. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, ensuring a bright future for both our company and our employees. Our greatest strength lies in our people—a team of brilliant minds from diverse backgrounds working together to achieve extraordinary results.
With offices in the USA, UK, India, Colombia, Poland, Japan, and Israel, Airspan offers a global working environment that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Whether you’re based in one of our offices or working remotely, you’ll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of connectivity.
About the Role The HR Generalist / Technical Recruiter is a dual‑function position responsible for managing all U.S. recruitment activities while providing hands‑on support across HR operations. There will be circa a 70% HR / 30% Recruiting split for this position. This role partners closely with the HR Director, hiring managers, and cross‑functional leaders, acting as a key contributor to both talent acquisition and day‑to‑day HR support. You will be the sole U.S. recruiter handling both technical and corporate positions.
Given the lean structure of the HR team, this position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth hiring processes, consistent HR operations, accurate employee data, and strong coordination between HR, payroll, and IT.
HR Generalist Support (Secondary Scope – ~30–35%)
Provide backup support to the HR Director for HR operations, including:
Preparation of
offer letters
New‑hire
onboarding administration and coordination
with IT for equipment and system access.
HRIS and employee data maintenance (manual tracking tools until HR systems are upgraded).
Payroll support
such as employee changes, data review, and accuracy checks.
Benefits / employee support .
Compliance record‑keeping, audit preparation, and policy documentation updates.
Provide
backup support
to the Senior Payroll Administrator including:
Set‑up of payroll tax codes for other states.
Stay up‑to‑date with current employment law.
Help
streamline HR processes
and assist in developing standard operating procedures.
Support broader HR initiatives and employee experience efforts.
Recruiting (Secondary Focus – ~30%)
Manage
full‑cycle recruiting
for all U.S. positions, including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, hiring manager partnership, and closing. You will be the
sole U.S. recruiter
so must be able to handle all aspects of recruiting independently.
Develop job descriptions, clarify requirements, and maintain a structured and compliant evaluation process.
Proactively source qualified candidates through direct outreach, referrals, networking, and job boards (no ATS or LinkedIn Recruiter seat currently in place).
Present qualified shortlists and advise hiring managers on selection, compensation alignment, and offer strategy.
Coordinate all aspects of the offer process, including reference checks, offer letter preparation, negotiations, and pre‑onboarding steps.
Maintain tracking spreadsheets and reporting to monitor hiring progress, pipeline status, and time‑to‑fill metrics.
Strengthen employer branding and ensure excellent candidate experience.
Qualifications
5+ years’
experience supporting HR operations tasks (onboarding, employee records, HR documentation, payroll coordination, state tax codes, etc).
5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience across technical and corporate roles . You must have experience in highly technical positions, preferably in RF such as Hardware Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineers, FPGA design, UVM Verification, Test Engineers, Program/Project/Product Managers, Embedded Software Engineers, etc.
Strong direct sourcing skills and ability to fill roles without an ATS or LinkedIn Recruiter seat.
Must reside within easy commuting distance of Plano, TX
and be willing to work on‑site 5 days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in Spanish is helpful to support the Colombia office payroll & employees (offer letters, salary reviews, etc).
Additional Information
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior
Job Function:
Human Resources
Industry:
Telecommunications
Employment Type:
Full‑time
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Location:
On-site – Must reside within easy commuting distance of Plano, TX
Reports to:
HR Director
Employment Type:
Full-Time on-site
About Airspan Networks Airspan Networks is a leading provider of groundbreaking wireless solutions, enabling connectivity for the next generation of mobile and fixed networks. With a global presence, Airspan focuses on delivering innovative technologies that drive advancements in Open RAN and accelerate 5G adoption worldwide. Backed by strong investments and a team of world‑class experts, Airspan supports telecom operators and enterprises in achieving their digital transformation goals.
At Airspan, we’re on the cutting edge of 4G and 5G RAN software and hardware development, creating innovative solutions that drive the future of wireless connectivity. With over a million cells deployed worldwide, our disruptive Open RAN platform is transforming carrier networks and critical infrastructure across the globe.
Airspan is more than just a workplace; it’s a launchpad for your career. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, ensuring a bright future for both our company and our employees. Our greatest strength lies in our people—a team of brilliant minds from diverse backgrounds working together to achieve extraordinary results.
With offices in the USA, UK, India, Colombia, Poland, Japan, and Israel, Airspan offers a global working environment that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Whether you’re based in one of our offices or working remotely, you’ll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of connectivity.
About the Role The HR Generalist / Technical Recruiter is a dual‑function position responsible for managing all U.S. recruitment activities while providing hands‑on support across HR operations. There will be circa a 70% HR / 30% Recruiting split for this position. This role partners closely with the HR Director, hiring managers, and cross‑functional leaders, acting as a key contributor to both talent acquisition and day‑to‑day HR support. You will be the sole U.S. recruiter handling both technical and corporate positions.
Given the lean structure of the HR team, this position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth hiring processes, consistent HR operations, accurate employee data, and strong coordination between HR, payroll, and IT.
HR Generalist Support (Secondary Scope – ~30–35%)
Provide backup support to the HR Director for HR operations, including:
Preparation of
offer letters
New‑hire
onboarding administration and coordination
with IT for equipment and system access.
HRIS and employee data maintenance (manual tracking tools until HR systems are upgraded).
Payroll support
such as employee changes, data review, and accuracy checks.
Benefits / employee support .
Compliance record‑keeping, audit preparation, and policy documentation updates.
Provide
backup support
to the Senior Payroll Administrator including:
Set‑up of payroll tax codes for other states.
Stay up‑to‑date with current employment law.
Help
streamline HR processes
and assist in developing standard operating procedures.
Support broader HR initiatives and employee experience efforts.
Recruiting (Secondary Focus – ~30%)
Manage
full‑cycle recruiting
for all U.S. positions, including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, hiring manager partnership, and closing. You will be the
sole U.S. recruiter
so must be able to handle all aspects of recruiting independently.
Develop job descriptions, clarify requirements, and maintain a structured and compliant evaluation process.
Proactively source qualified candidates through direct outreach, referrals, networking, and job boards (no ATS or LinkedIn Recruiter seat currently in place).
Present qualified shortlists and advise hiring managers on selection, compensation alignment, and offer strategy.
Coordinate all aspects of the offer process, including reference checks, offer letter preparation, negotiations, and pre‑onboarding steps.
Maintain tracking spreadsheets and reporting to monitor hiring progress, pipeline status, and time‑to‑fill metrics.
Strengthen employer branding and ensure excellent candidate experience.
Qualifications
5+ years’
experience supporting HR operations tasks (onboarding, employee records, HR documentation, payroll coordination, state tax codes, etc).
5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience across technical and corporate roles . You must have experience in highly technical positions, preferably in RF such as Hardware Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineers, FPGA design, UVM Verification, Test Engineers, Program/Project/Product Managers, Embedded Software Engineers, etc.
Strong direct sourcing skills and ability to fill roles without an ATS or LinkedIn Recruiter seat.
Must reside within easy commuting distance of Plano, TX
and be willing to work on‑site 5 days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in Spanish is helpful to support the Colombia office payroll & employees (offer letters, salary reviews, etc).
Additional Information
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior
Job Function:
Human Resources
Industry:
Telecommunications
Employment Type:
Full‑time
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