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Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner - California

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Northrop Grumman

Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner - California

Redondo Beach, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into flight, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in manned and unmanned aircraft systems exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the NG universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our Aeronautic Systems support and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. Be part of the next generation of the Talent Acquisition organization and play a pivotal role in our recruiting strategy, technology optimization, and recruitment marketing.

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Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring an Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join our team of qualified, unique individuals. This position will be hybrid, but the employee must be based in Southern California (CA) due to the statement of work (SOW) and will require travel up to 25% of the time. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Human Resources organization in support of our University Relations & Recruiting team.
In this role, you will:

Manage full life cycle recruitment for regional and site-specific early career and intern hiring requisitions.

Develop creative strategies to identify, attract and hire top candidates in a timely fashion and share best practices with team members.

Proactively conduct targeted searches and candidate screenings for top talent at our focus Universities.

Collaborate with Enterprise and Sector UR&R teams to participate in and attend events at focus Universities.

Leverage on-campus efforts to generate a candidate pool for regional and site-specific hiring events.

Ensure a pipeline of talent into entry level and intern roles including engagement with student organizations and attendance at national conferences.

Act as the talent acquisition lead at campus and conference events with a focus on identifying top candidates, supporting hiring managers, and facilitating streamlined hiring decisions.

Maintain ongoing contact with top college and intern talent from focus Universities.

Update candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure data integrity.

Collaborate with our leaders and other key players to ensure streamlined and positive candidate experience.

Develop and analyze UR&R metrics.

Develop and implement process improvements that drive operating excellence.

Drive the recruiting process to include partnering with hiring managers to write compelling job descriptions, ensuring proper classification and level, source and screen candidates, conduct/coordinate interviews, make recommendations to hiring managers and work with partners and support staff to extend offers, driving negotiations as needed.

Represent Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman brand and products in a professional way.

The successful candidates will have exposure to the college recruiting space and display the ability to consult with all levels of internal and external customers, including students and University partners, Hiring Managers, and various levels of leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Demonstrated experience in prioritizing the workday, balancing multiple projects, and working across multiple deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to attain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance

Must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of our Redondo Beach, Rancho Bernardo, or Palmdale, California site and willing and able to travel 15-25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in Workday

Previous TA experience in Aerospace & Defense

Salary Range: $61,200.00 - $91,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10199627
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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