Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Onsite Department: Human Resources Employment Type: Full-Time Join Space Ops and Help Build Exceptional Teams At Space Ops, we’re growing rapidly and looking for an experienced, driven, and people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across technical and non-technical functions while partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders to support organizational growth. You’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience from first contact through onboarding, ensuring a positive and engaging journey for every candidate. This is a fully onsite position, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with leaders and employees while helping build a high-performing and engaged workforce. What You’ll Do * Manage full-cycle recruitment from role intake through offer acceptance and onboarding. * Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, team structures, role expectations, and required skill sets. * Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates across technical and non-technical positions. * Conduct competency-based and technical candidate assessments where applicable. * Coordinate and schedule interviews while ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. * Conduct comprehensive reference checks and background verifications. * Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, colleges, and educational institutions to support campus recruitment, internships, and early-career hiring initiatives. * Represent Space Ops at career fairs, networking events, and recruitment drives. * Maintain recruitment pipelines, ATS records, hiring trackers, and recruitment documentation. * Prepare recruitment reports, hiring metrics, dashboards, and updates for leadership. * Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and successful new hire experience. * Support additional HR and people-related initiatives as required. What We’re Looking For * 3+ years of Talent Acquisition or Recruitment experience, preferably within a technology-focused or high-growth environment. * Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment across multiple functions. * Strong experience recruiting for technical and technology-focused roles. * Understanding of software development, SDLC, cloud technologies, infrastructure, product development, and related technical functions. * Experience conducting candidate assessments and technical screenings. * Hands-on experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms. * Experience supporting campus recruitment and university partnerships is considered an asset. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and relationship-building skills. * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. * Ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and a high level of service. Why Join Space Ops? At Space Ops, we believe our people are our greatest asset.

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can grow professionally, stay healthy, and feel supported both inside and outside of work. Total Rewards & Benefits * Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Life Insurance Coverage * Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Healthy Living Account (Wellness Allowance) * Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus * Corporate gym membership discounts through Planet Fitness and GoodLife Fitness * Perkopolis Corporate Employee Discount Program * Monthly social, team-building, and wellness events * Friday team lunches * Access to an onsite gym facility * Professional development and learning opportunities * Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment Culture & Growth At Space Ops, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work alongside talented professionals, and help shape the future of a growing organization. We value collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement—and we’re looking for individuals who share those values.