Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Job Locations


US-AZ-Tempe | US-VA-McLean

Job ID


2026-5117

Category


Human Resources

Worker Category


Regular Full-Time[F]

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company operating the world's only truly global voice and data network, delivering reliable connectivity anywhere on Earth. For more than 20 years, Iridium has powered mission-critical communications for governments, businesses, aviation, maritime, and the rapidly expanding Internet of Things.

Now part of Iridium, Aireon is the world's only space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time visibility of aircraft over oceans, the poles, and remote regions. Together, Iridium and Aireon are helping build a safer, more connected, and more efficient future for global aviation.

Join our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.

What We're Looking For:

If you're an organized, detail oriented self starter who loves keeping things moving smoothly, you'll be excited about the opportunity to join Iridium as our Talent Acquisition Coordinator. In this role, you'll play a key part in creating a standout experience for candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.

In this role, you'll coordinate interviews, communicate with candidates, maintain recruiting information in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), coordinate pre-hire candidate assessments, and perform a variety of other activities that help keep our recruiting process running efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart and grow your career in Talent Acquisition, givin you hands on experience across the full recruiting lifecycle and exposure to a wide range of talent strategies.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can adapt when priorities change, and pride yourself on being dependable and responsive, this is a fantastic role where you can build your skills, contribute to a dynamic team, and make an immediate impact.

What You'll Do:

Coordinate individual and panel interviews, including scheduling, sending calendar invitations and interview details, coordinating interviewer availability, and assisting with onsite interview logistics
• Communicate with candidates regarding interview scheduling, logisitics and directions, and other routine recruiting information, escalating questions or issues to the appropriate Talent Acquisition team member as needed
• Assist with maintaining candidate and requisition information in the ATS (currently ICIMS), including completing required application steps, coordinating manual job postings, and removing postings for closed or filled positions
• Administer Predictive Index (PI) assessments by sending communications, tracking completion, and following up with candidates, hiring managers, and team members on outstanding assessments
• Distribute interview feedback forms and follow up with interviewers to help ensure required feedback is completed in a timely manner
• Assist with administrative activities related to contractor conversions, internal employee moves, and offer preparation, following established processes and partnering with the Talent Acquisition team when additional support is needed
• Provide administrative and logistical support for recruiting events and other Talent Acquisition activities, including preparing materials, coordinating shipments, and assisting with onsite events as needed

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Previous experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Human Resources, Administrative Assistance, Customer Service, or a related field
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with candidates, hiring managers, interviewers, and internal team members
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures and complete work accurately and on time
• Comfortable working with computer systems and learning new technologies and processes
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and ask questions or seek assistance when needed

Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling candidate and employee information

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Experience working in an Applicant Tracking System, preferably iCIMS
• Interest or experience in supporting recruiting or Talent Acquisition activities
• Interest or experience in coordinating interviews, assessments, career fairs, or other recruiting events
• Experience working in a fast-paced administrative or customer-facing environment

We'll also need you to:

• Be able to travel periodically to support career fairs, recruiting events, or other business needs

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium's Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least four days per week (approximately 80%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Base Pay Range: $60,000 - $75,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.