Talent Acquisition Business Partner 1

Job Description

Job Description

Launch Careers. Build Talent. Shape the Future of Aviation.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to find a dynamic Talent Acquisition Business Partner who is passionate about connecting exceptional talent with groundbreaking opportunities. If you thrive on building relationships, influencing hiring strategies, and creating innovative recruiting programs, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future workforce of a world-class aerospace organization.

Position Overview

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)
Location: Melbourne, FL 32901
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9x80 Schedule
Pay Rate: $34.02 per hour
Travel: Up to 25% during peak campus recruiting seasons

Make an Impact

The future of aerospace innovation starts with the people behind it. As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner , you'll serve as a strategic recruiting advisor responsible for developing and executing university recruiting initiatives that attract top emerging talent.

In this highly visible role, you'll partner with hiring managers, university leaders, student organizations, and business stakeholders to build robust talent pipelines that support critical aviation and aeronautics programs. Your efforts will directly influence the next generation of engineers, innovators, and professionals shaping the future of flight.

What You'll Do

As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will:

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with target universities, career services teams, faculty members, and student organizations.

• Develop and execute campus recruiting strategies designed to attract top early-career and technical talent.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for internship and early-career positions, from sourcing through offer acceptance.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on talent market trends, candidate profiles, and recruiting strategies.

• Screen, assess, and present qualified candidates aligned with business needs.

• Create and execute candidate engagement and "keep warm" strategies throughout academic recruiting cycles.

• Lead campus events, networking initiatives, career fairs, information sessions, and student outreach activities.

• Promote the organization's culture, mission, and career opportunities to strengthen employer brand recognition.

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication and transparent recruiting processes.

• Utilize recruiting metrics and data insights to drive talent acquisition strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate candidate records within applicant tracking systems (ATS).

• Ensure compliance with recruiting policies, university guidelines, and hiring regulations.

• Collaborate with enterprise and sector recruiting teams to support broader university relations initiatives.

• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance recruiting effectiveness and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting and/or University Relations, or

• Bachelor's Degree with experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting, University Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government clearance.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following qualifications will stand out:

• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting through offer acceptance.

• Previous corporate recruiting experience.

• Experience supporting internship, university recruiting, or early-career hiring programs.

• Proficiency with Workday and Eightfold recruiting platforms.

• Experience partnering with hiring managers and business leaders in strategic workforce planning.

• Strong analytical skills and experience utilizing recruiting metrics to drive decision-making.

• Passion for building talent pipelines within technical, engineering, or aerospace-related fields.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities that drive innovation and career growth. In this role, you'll join a collaborative environment where your ideas, expertise, and contributions directly influence organizational success.

What You'll Love About This Opportunity

• Competitive pay starting at $34.02 per hour

• Flexible 9x80 work schedule

• Opportunity to influence hiring strategies for mission-critical aviation and aerospace programs

• Exposure to senior leadership, hiring managers, and university partners

• Dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Opportunity to develop expertise in strategic talent acquisition and university relations

• Meaningful work that helps shape the next generation of aerospace talent

• Professional growth and networking opportunities within a respected industry leader

Ready to Help Define the Future?

If you're a relationship-driven recruiter who enjoys building talent pipelines, partnering with business leaders, and helping exceptional candidates launch their careers, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and play a key role in building the workforce that will power the future of aviation and aerospace innovation

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Pay Details: $34.02 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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