Senior Recruiter

Job ID: 114424

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.


Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Recruiter who is passionate about recruiting. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. Responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to attract, hire and retain employees. Managing recruitment life cycle to include job postings, applicant tracking, strategic sourcing, candidate pre-screening, interviewing, selection, and overall candidate engagement. Develop and implement innovative, targeted recruitment strategies to attract and secure top-tier talent for the company. Lead recruitment and selection processes that are both legally compliant and cost-effective, ensuring alignment with established performance metrics. Maintain accurate records and reports on all phases of the recruitment process.


Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing talent, guiding candidates through the phone screen and interview process, offer negotiation, and onboarding
• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract talented professionals for current and future hiring needs, while fostering ongoing relationships with prospective candidates
• Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and leaders through transparency, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through. Aligning recruitment efforts with organizational growth
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through networking, partnerships, and workforce planning initiatives
• Provide guidance to fellow recruiters
• Contribute to special projects and broader talent acquisition initiatives that support team and business goals
• Collaborate with leadership on staffing needs
• Manage job requisition creation, postings, and marketing efforts
• Analyze recruitment and retention metrics to identify trends, improve processes, and drive data-informed decisions
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, compensation benchmarks, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure a positive candidate and onboarding experience reflects the organization's culture and values
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience
• Experience facilitating panel interviews
• Proven ability to develop and execute recruitment and retention strategies
• Proven ability to build relationships with hiring managers, community organizations and other recruiting sources
• Strong source skills and experience working with LinkedIn recruiter or similar systems

• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms
• Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as in a team setting/collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple open roles and display strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong PC skills with business and communication software (Word Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• MS Office experience required in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Recruitment and Human Resources Policies
• Knowledge of state federal and state employment laws
• PHR or SHRM-CP Designation preferred

The salary range for this position is $87,911.00/year- $114,285.00/year for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:


- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.