Talent Acquisition Manager

Job description

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 looking to add a **Talent Acquisition Manager** to our team. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and are passionate about technology and helping a company scale, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts while managing and developing a team of recruiters. This role is both strategic and hands-on, partnering closely with business leaders to execute hiring plans, support workforce planning, and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across technical and business functions. ### JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals to drive consistent hiring results. - Set clear goals, track performance, and provide ongoing feedback and development support. - Oversee requisition allocation, workload balance, and day-to-day team execution. - Support onboarding and growth of new team members. - Lead end-to-end recruiting for complex, high-priority, and leadership roles. - Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies. - Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle. - Drive structured interview processes, candidate evaluation, and offer execution. - Collaborate with hiring managers, HR, and leadership to align on hiring priorities. - Support workforce planning, including headcount tracking and hiring forecasts. - Provide market insights on talent availability and competitive landscape. - Build strong relationships with hiring managers, executives, and cross-functional partners. - Communicate regularly on hiring progress, challenges, and opportunities. - Influence stakeholders and guide decision-making to improve hiring outcomes. ### JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 7–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including full-cycle recruiting. - 1–3 years of experience managing or leading recruiting teams. - Experience hiring for technical roles, preferably within aerospace, defense, or engineering-driven environments. - Strong understanding of recruiting best practices and hiring strategies for complex roles. - Expertise with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut). - Experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decisions and improve recruiting performance. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities.