Talent Acquisition Advisor

Wichita, KS | $64.64/Hour | Hybrid Schedule | Potential for Permanent Hire

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to find an experienced Talent Acquisition Advisor who knows how to find exceptional talent when the right candidates aren't simply waiting to apply.

If you're an accomplished full-cycle recruiter who thrives on sourcing hard-to-find talent, building trusted partnerships with hiring leaders, and creating innovative recruiting strategies, this is your opportunity to make an impact on critical Engineering and Defense hiring initiatives.

• Job Title: Talent Acquisition Advisor
• Location: Wichita, KS
• Pay Rate: $64.64 per hour
• Schedule: Hybrid, with 3 days per week in the office
• Employment Opportunity: Contract position with the potential to convert to permanent employment for the right candidate

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor
, you'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle while serving as a trusted talent partner to hiring teams. A major focus of this position will be proactively sourcing candidates for challenging Engineering positions and supporting technician hiring initiatives across the United States.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement innovative recruiting strategies for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Manage the complete recruitment cycle, including needs assessment, job posting, sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Proactively identify and engage specialized talent rather than relying solely on inbound applicants.
• Use Linked In and other sourcing platforms to build pipelines for challenging Engineering and Defense positions.
• Work with Boost point to support technician hiring events throughout the United States.
• Design and execute candidate-generation strategies that create strong, sustainable talent pipelines.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and develop effective recruitment solutions.
• Conduct market research and advise hiring leaders on talent-market trends, recruiting practices, and candidate availability
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• Leverage technology, ATS platforms, and digital recruiting tools to improve sourcing effectiveness and the candidate experience.
• Participate in strategic talent acquisition initiatives, including employer branding and process improvement
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• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while representing the organization's employer brand professionally.
• Analyze recruiting performance metrics and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and results.
• Manage multiple openings and recruiting projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.

We're looking for an experienced recruiter who brings:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting for complex and/or high-volume positions
• Strong hands-on sourcing experience
  , including proactive candidate outreach
• Excellent knowledge of sourcing techniques and digital recruiting tools, including ATS platforms and Linked In Recruiter
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and current talent-market trends
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to develop trusted relationships with hiring managers and business partners
• Strong client-focused and results-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have:

• Engineering recruiting experience
• Recruiting experience within the aerospace and/or manufacturing industry
• Experience recruiting in a unionized environment
• Experience sourcing difficult-to-fill Engineering or technical positions
• Experience supporting large-scale recruiting initiatives or hiring events
• Familiarity with Success Factors
• Experience using Boost point or similar recruiting technology

Note: Director-level recruiting experience is not required for this opportunity.

At PDS Tech Commercial
, we believe recruiting isn't just about filling positions. It's about connecting talented people with opportunities where they can make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Earn a highly competitive $64.64 per hour
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment
• Support recruiting…