Senior Recruiter

Saab

. Partner with hiring managers and leaders to understand workforce plans, role requirements, organizational priorities, and talent needs .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $92,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing targeted recruiting strategies for engineering and technical roles, with a strong focus on sourcing passive candidates and managing the recruiting lifecycle. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems, particularly Workday, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance talent acquisition processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recruiting ExperienceSourcing Passive TalentBoolean Search TechniquesWorkday ProficiencyStakeholder Management

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

RecruitingSourcingTalent MappingMarket ResearchCandidate ScreeningAssessment StrategiesInterview ApproachesCompensation AnalysisTechnical Talent AcquisitionEngineering Recruitment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsWorkdayLinkedInInternal Talent DatabasesRecruiting Technology

Industry Keywords

DefenseAerospaceTechnologyEngineeringManufacturingHighly Regulated Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with hiring managers and leaders to understand workforce plans, role requirements, organizational priorities, and talent needs
Develop and execute targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies for engineering, technical, program management, and specialized professional positions
Identify, engage, and cultivate passive candidates using LinkedIn, internal talent databases, search techniques, market research, professional networks, and other sourcing tools
Build and maintain technical talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs
Conduct market research and talent mapping to understand technical skill availability, competitive talent markets, compensation trends, and sourcing opportunities
Establish assessment strategies, interview approaches, candidate profiles, and selection criteria with hiring managers
Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screens
Advise hiring managers on talent availability, candidate quality, compensation considerations, competitive hiring conditions, and recruiting strategy
Manage candidate activity throughout the recruiting lifecycle and ensure timely communication
Maintain candidate information, activity, disposition, and recruiting documentation in Workday
Partner with HR Business Partners and the compensation team on compensation analysis and offer development and negotiation
Assist with recruiting events, technical networking initiatives, employer branding activities, university/campus outreach, and talent pipeline programs
Contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives, process improvements, and programs supporting attraction and retention of technical talent
Travel up to 15%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years of experience preferred in recruiting and sourcing, or a master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
Significant recruiting experience within complex corporate environments
Experience recruiting engineering and operations talent strongly preferred
Experience within defense, aerospace, technology, engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated or specialized industries preferred
Demonstrated strength in sourcing and recruiting passive talent
Proven ability to identify, engage, and close highly sought-after talent through Boolean search, strategic sourcing, market research, talent mapping, networking, and other targeted recruiting strategies
Ability to partner effectively with engineering leaders, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology; Workday experience preferred, not required
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and delivering against deadlines
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, discretion, and professionalism
Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth opportunities
Competitive wages
Work-life balance
Business casual atmosphere
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage