Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Early Career Programs
5 days ago
Westminster
Job DescriptionPlease Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a strategic and driven Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to design, execute, and continuously enhance our early talent pipeline and diversity recruiting strategies. This role is a key individual contributor responsible for building scalable university partnerships, leading internships and early career programs, and driving initiatives that attract, develop, and convert high-potential, diverse talent. You will partner closely with business leaders, HR, and DEI stakeholders to shape sustainable talent pipelines across university, veteran, and underrepresented communities, operating with a high degree of autonomy and impact. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and execute a comprehensive early career recruiting strategy aligned with workforce planning and hiring forecasts., • Build and manage scalable pipelines for interns, co-ops, and entry-level talent across key business areas., • Identify and prioritize target universities, including technical and diversity-focused institutions., • Define and track key performance metrics (pipeline health, conversion rates, diversity representation) and drive continuous improvement., • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations., • Lead campus engagement strategy, including career fairs, info sessions, and targeted recruiting events., • Build strong relationships with minority-serving institutions (e.g., HBCUs, HSIs) and affinity-based student groups., • Represent the organization as an employer of choice through both in-person and virtual campus initiatives., • Design and implement proactive strategies to attract early career talent from underrepresented and veteran communities., • Develop partnerships with organizations supporting veteran transition and diverse talent pipelines., • Create targeted outreach strategies across both traditional and non-traditional channels., • Ensure diverse candidate slates and equitable hiring practices across all early career programs., • Analyze recruiting data and recommend data-driven improvements., • Design, launch, and manage structured internship and co-op programs with meaningful, project-based experiences., • Partner with hiring managers to support onboarding, mentorship, and performance feedback., • Develop strategies to convert high-performing interns into full-time employees., • Continuously enhance program structure, content, and participant experience.JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)., • 5–8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on early career recruiting or university partnerships., • Demonstrated experience supporting diversity recruiting initiatives., • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM and campus recruiting platforms., • Understanding of campus recruiting cycles and early career hiring strategies., • Knowledge of recruiting best practices and inclusive hiring frameworks., • Familiarity with veteran hiring pipelines and transition programs., • Experience building and scaling early talent programs., • Workforce planning and talent pipeline analytics., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite., • Familiarity with CRM and campus recruiting platforms (e.g., Handshake, Beamery).