Talent Acquisition Specialist

An aerospace client is looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) for the Aeronautics sector, who is ready to play a critical role in building the teams that power our mission. This role is designed for a strategic talent partner who thrives at the intersection of business partnership, talent strategy, and organizational impact. Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Hybrid) Travel required up to 25% Position: Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) Pay Rate: $23.42/hr. on W2 (DOE) Duration: 12 months or longer Schedule: 9×90 A RESPONSIBILITIES: Build and manage strategic relationships with target universities and student organizations aligned to our business needs Establish and maintain long-term university partnerships, including faculty, career service, and student organizations Develop and execute campus recruiting strategies to build a sustainable early career talent pipeline (i.e. engineering disciplines and emerging technologies) Maintaining a "keep warm" strategy for our candidates across the academic cycles Screen, assess and present qualified early career candidates aligned to defined hiring profiles Partner with hiring managers to refine candidate criteria and selection strategies Act as strategic advisor to hiring managers and early career talent market trends and campus strategy Lead planning and execution of campus events, networking sessions, and student engagement initiatives Promote company culture, values, and mission alignment to strengthen brand presence Ensure seamless, high quality candidate experience through effective communication and process transparency Use data insights to inform campus strategy aligned to business sustainability and affordability posture Ensure adherence to recruiting policies, university guidelines, and compliance requirements Manage full life cycle recruitment for regional and site-specific early career and intern hiring requisitions Collaborate with Enterprise and Sector UR&R teams to participate in university partnerships Update candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure data integrity Develop and analyze UR&R metrics Develop and implement process improvements that drive operating excellence 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 High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting / University Relations OR Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting / University Relations Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Ability to obtain a U.S Government clearance Travel required up to 25% Must be based in Oklahoma City, OK or within a reasonable commuting distance Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ownership of full-cycle recruiting through offer accept Proficiency in Workday and Eightfold Previous TA experience in Corp recruiting environment TA experience within the internship and early career arena About our client Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees. About APR Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr