TA Manager

About Company

Company is a fast-growing deep-tech company operating in a highly specialized engineering domain. Founded by experienced scientists and entrepreneurs, it is backed by leading global investors and has already achieved several industry-first milestones within a short span of time.

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Head – Talent Acquisition with a minimum of 10–12 years of progressive experience in technical recruitment, preferably within the aerospace, avionics, and manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of aerospace technologies, showcase a demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a high-performing talent acquisition team, and possess a proven track record of attracting top-tier engineering and manufacturing talent. A technical academic background or direct industry exposure to aerospace systems is highly preferred. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Talent Acquisition team, providing strategic direction, guidance, and support in achieving hiring objectives. 

• Oversee and manage end-to-end recruitment processes for technical and manufacturing roles across avionics engineering, aerospace manufacturing, quality assurance, production, research, and development. 

• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies utilizing job boards, LinkedIn, industry events, professional networks, and employee referral programs to attract exceptional talent. 

• Partner closely with senior leadership, hiring managers, and technical leads to assess workforce needs and devise effective recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals. 

• Build and nurture a comprehensive pipeline of qualified candidates to fulfill both immediate and future talent requirements. 

• Personally conduct and oversee the initial screening and technical evaluation of candidates to ensure alignment with business and technical standards. 

• Manage the coordination of technical interviews, feedback compilation, and offer negotiation processes, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience throughout. 

• Maintain accurate documentation of all recruitment activities and candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). 

• Monitor and analyze key recruitment metrics, driving continuous improvement of the hiring process and TA team performance. 

• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and innovations in aerospace recruitment and talent acquisition. 

Requirements 

• 10+ years of progressively responsible talent acquisition experience, with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership or managerial role. 

• Demonstrable success in hiring for technical, avionics, aerospace manufacturing, and engineering positions within the aerospace or manufacturing sector. 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Engineering, or a related technical field. A technical advanced degree or certifications will be considered an asset. 

• Strong understanding of aerospace industry terminology, job functions, and core competencies. 

• Extensive experience working with ATS platforms and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, indeed, etc.). 

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, drive results, and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.