Talent Acquisition Business Partner 1

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Talent Acquisition Business Partner for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Hybrid in Oklahoma City, OK
Work schedule: 9x80 A
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen

Position description:

Our client is seeking a University Relations & Recruiting (UR&R) Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) for the Aeronautics sector, who is ready to play a critical role in building the teams that power our mission. This role is designed for a strategic talent partner who thrives at the intersection of business partnership, talent strategy, and organizational impact.
The TABP will own the full cycle of University Relations & Recruiting in this world-class Aeronautics organization. You’ll build and manage strategic relationships with target universities, partner directly with hiring managers to build pipelines and hire high-quality technical talent and play a key role in shaping how we grow our workforce.
This position is based in Oklahoma City, OK, aligned to one of the core Aeronautics Systems sites for mission critical programs and key university partnerships, and will require up to 25 travel, particularly during peak campus recruiting seasons.

Responsibilities:

Build and manage strategic relationships with target universities and student organizations aligned to our business needs
Establish and maintain long-term university partnerships, including faculty, career service, and student organizations
Develop and execute campus recruiting strategies to build a sustainable early career talent pipeline (i.e. engineering disciplines and emerging technologies)
Maintaining a “keep warm” strategy for our candidates across the academic cycles
Screen, assess and present qualified early career candidates aligned to defined hiring profiles
Partner with hiring managers to refine candidate criteria and selection strategies
Act as strategic advisor to hiring managers and early career talent market trends and campus strategy
Lead planning and execution of campus events, networking sessions, and student engagement initiatives
Promote company culture, values, and mission alignment to strengthen brand presence
Ensure seamless, high quality candidate experience through effective communication and process transparency
Use data insights to inform campus strategy aligned to business sustainability and affordability posture
Ensure adherence to recruiting policies, university guidelines, and compliance requirements
Manage full life cycle recruitment for regional and site-specific early career and intern hiring requisitions
Collaborate with Enterprise and Sector UR&R teams to participate in university partnerships
Update candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure data integrity
Develop and analyze UR&R metrics
Develop and implement process improvements that drive operating excellence
The successful candidates will have exposure to the college recruiting space and display the ability to consult with all levels of internal and external customers, including students and University partners, Hiring Managers, and various levels of leadership

Basic qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting / University Relations OR Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting / University Relations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to obtain a U.S Government clearance
Travel required up to 25
Must be based in Oklahoma City, OK or within a reasonable commuting distance

Preferred:

Demonstrated ownership of full-cycle recruiting through offer accept
Proficiency in Workday and Eightfold
Previous TA experience in Corp recruiting environment
TA experience within the internship and early career arena

Why this role matters:
The future of aeronautics innovation depends on the people we bring into our organization. As a UR&R Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) you will play a direct role in shaping the teams that design, build, and deliver technologies that protect and advance the world. You will be a part of a Talent Acquisition organization that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and impact, where recruiters are empowered to think strategically, act boldly, and continuously improve how we serve the business. If you are passionate about recruiting exceptional teams, we invite you to explore this opportunity and help our client continue Defining Possible.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (26-00714).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00714

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/