Senior Specialist, Human Resources

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage.

The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.

Responsible for the full-life cycle recruiting to include posting positions, applicant flow, creative sourcing, pre-screening candidates, interviewing and selection and candidate management. Develop innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent for the Company. Lead recruitment and selection processes that are legally compliant and cost effective while meeting established metrics. Maintain accurate records and reports on all phases of the recruitment process.

• Develop and build relationships with hiring managers in order to better understand their business and the roles with the organization
• Work directly with hiring managers to ensure understanding of job specifications and desired qualifications for each position
• Advise hiring managers throughout the hiring process on matters such as interviewing techniques, selection protocols, offer management, etc.
• Partner with HR team to ensure organization's talent goals are met including internal, external, diversity and early career hiring
• Develop and execute innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent for the Company
• Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System and may produce reports on all phases of the recruitment process
• Participate in job fairs and college recruiting to source potential candidates and promote industry awareness
• Lead recruitment and selection processes that are legally compliant and cost effective while meeting established metrics such as cost per hire, time to fill, etc.
• Manage candidate experience so that candidates have a positive impression of the recruitment process including providing status updates, scheduling interviews, making travel arrangements, etc.
• Conduct reference and background checks and may initiate job offers
• May schedule and/or conduct new employee on boarding processes
• Establish and maintain relationships with contingent and retained search firms
• Establish and maintain relationships with temporary and contract employment agencies and negotiates employment fee structures
• May focus on hard-to-fill and/or executive positions
  
  Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Train hiring managers in effective and legally compliant hiring techniques
• May lead recruiting-related projects
• May assist other groups with their recruiting needs

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field with 5+ years of experience in human resources and 3+ years direct recruitment experience required
• Proven knowledge of state, federal and EEO regulations regarding hiring practices is required
• Highly developed knowledge of behavioral interviewing techniques
• Demonstrated ability to creatively source candidates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems for tracking and reporting
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

*** This is a hybrid position with 3 x week in office ***

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1