Talent Acquisition Business Partner II

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Talent Acquisition Business Partner II (T/A Specialist II) to join our St. Petersburg, FL team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in St. Pete offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:

Support the Talent Acquisition function and be a strategic partner with the Business Unit (BU). You'll have the ability to impact hiring strategies, from sourcing candidates, coordinating communications, managing the internal process, employment agencies, placing employment ads in appropriate sources, ensuring the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning all phases of the T/A process, including EEO statistics, partnering with Universities and/or Technical Schools to support and develop workforce pipelines, and assisting in the onboarding process. This is a full cycle Talent Acquisition role in which you will have an immediate impact on the team and on the growth of GD-OTS!

Major Position Responsibilities

• Strategically and proactively sources passive and active candidates to build and maintain a quality talent pipeline for current and future workforce needs

• Understands external labor market conditions

• Leverages effective, economical, and appropriate sources/channels and methods

• Builds and maintains relationships with potential candidates, recruitment agencies and associations

• Plans and coordinates participation in career fairs to generate a source of qualified potential candidates

• Reviews resumes and contacts candidates to ascertain fit and interest and refers to hiring managers as appropriate

• Extends offers and negotiates compensation

• May participate in onboarding and facilitate new employee orientation

• Provides support in planning and strategizing future workforce needs

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree

• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

• 2-4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Human Resources or Business Administration

• Bilingual - fluent in Spanish, written and verbal

• Experience in a dynamic full-cycle staffing environment

• Employment law and authorization

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools

• Experience and understanding of HRIS systems (i.e. PeopleSoft)

• Experience in Talent Acquisition Systems (i.e. iCIMS)

• Human Resources Certifications PHR and/or SHRM-CP

• HR experience in a manufacturing environment, including multi-shift organizations and locations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and assess candidate profiles to make accurate, efficient decisions in hiring

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface

• Negotiation skills

• Candidate experience delivery

• Looks for ways to improve and promote operational excellence and partner with Operations leadership

• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to re-prioritize and quickly adapt to changes

• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines

• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety

• Exercises independent judgment

• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours when needed

• Conduct thorough phone screens / interviews to gauge candidates skills / abilities as well as make sure they have an understanding of the job duties, culture, and expectations

• Sourcing candidates from internal and external Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and multiple job boards to acquire the best talent for a multitude of teams and roles

• Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent meetings and presentations

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25-50%

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.