Senior Sourcing Recruiter (Fixed-Term)

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

This is a 6-month, fixed-term contract position with benefits. Multiple positions available across various business units and locations. Successful candidate must be able to work on site 4+ days a week.

As a Talent Acquisition professional, you'll advise and partner with hiring managers and business leaders to source, screen and hire the best and the brightest to design, test, manufacture and launch reusable spaceflight systems.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Own the full cycle recruiting process across highly technical engineering roles, from initial application to the new hire's first day
• Act as subject matter expert and strategic talent advisor, owning job posting and advertisement
• Develop sourcing models and plans to generate talent pools, networks and pipelines; build and execute robust search strategies, calibrate candidates and assessment strategies with hiring managers
• Develop prospects into candidates. Engage, sustain relationships, screen, and present to hiring teams.
• Collaborate with, mentor, and develop other members of the Talent Acquisition Team
• Lead and participate in scoping discussions, weekly tag-ups, and candidate debriefs
• Prepare status reports and lead update meetings on active searches
• Dive deep with an inquisitive approach into the technical requirements of job requisitions
• Remain up to date on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in years of relevant recruiting experience
• 7+ years of full cycle in-house recruiting experience
• Broad engineering background including Software Development, Fluid Systems, Thermal, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, and Propulsion Engineering to support our space mission projects
• Proficiency with Workday applicant tracking system
• Proactive and professional communication skills; demonstrated ability to influence hiring decisions and advise business leaders
• Demonstrated success actively sourcing talent using a variety of platforms and methods
• Proficiency with utilizing data analytics to drive recruitment strategies and outcomes (familiarity with Tableau is a plus)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

• CIR, ACIR, or similar industry certifications
• Recruiting or deep technical understanding of the positions represented in Manufacturing, Defense, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear Power, Technology, Aviation industries
• Experience managing exempt and nonexempt requisitions

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.