Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Austin, United States of AmericaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Position Summary

Austin (Hybrid)

Thales Americas is looking for a highly experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team in Austin supporting our Cybersecurity & Digital Identity group. The Talent Acquisition team delivers all of Thales America’s recruitment needs using the Talent Advisor Maturity Model, with a heavy focus on Sourcing, Assessment, and Selection targeting/attracting passive talent.

This position is an exciting opportunity in which you will be able to truly gain an understanding into the mechanics of a business and play a real part in the success of the delivery of its programs. This is a frontline position / “seat at the table”, and we are looking for someone who is service oriented, passionate about understanding their customer and consistently exceeding expectations by delivering the best possible talent.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Champion the 'search' based Talent Acquisition process, with a heavy focus on sourcing, clearly define Hiring Managers' roles and set performance expectations
• Act as a champion of Thales America’s Integrated Talent Acquisition Strategy, including influencing key stakeholders at all levels of the organization to adopt new processes, tools and behaviors
• Provide “thought leadership”, strategic advice, coaching on all areas of Talent Acquisition activity
• Partner with the key stakeholders across the business to drive continuous improvement in the speed, quality, and cost of hiring
• Influence key stakeholders to align expectations to the external marketplace
• Personally own the full Talent Acquisition lifecycle for assigned roles, from requirements definition, sourcing, selection through to onboarding
• Deliver a number (circa.15-25 unique roles at any one time) of technical and senior level positions (Software Engineering, Sales and support function roles)
• Own the Hiring Manager and Candidate relationship, coaching them through the proactive sourcing and recruitment process, their role within it, creating appropriate target lists and a compelling value proposition to sell to passive candidates

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or comparable education and experience)
• 5+ years of experience in a Talent Acquisition role with experience recruiting in Software Engineering & Sales environments
• 3+ years of experience using LinkedIn Recruiter
• Able to positively influence at all levels of an organization and develop valued relationships with Senior Executives, HR Partners, Hiring Managers and Candidates alike
• Ability to drive outcomes in large matrix environment, flexible, and with a strong drive to achieve desired outcomes in a dynamic environment as priorities and objectives evolve
• Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify trends, and create strategic action plans
• Lead, model, manage and coach the organization in best practice selection techniques

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-Lingual – English /Spanish/Portuguese/French
• Experience with Workday Recruiter or Phenom CRM

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us attalentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 85,499.25 - 146,341.00 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please raise HR request through MyThales)

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program