Candidate Specialist (Memphis)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

CANDIDATE SPECIALIST (RECRUITING) As a Candidate Specialist at SpaceXAI, you will serve as the initial step in the recruiting process. In this role, you will actively review, evaluate, and screen inbound applications in concentrated areas. In addition, you will act as the first point of contact and host candidates who are brought onsite, including providing tours of the facility and telling the SpaceXAI story. As your role evolves, you will serve in identifying passive talent for high-priority requisitions and augment initial outreach to prospective candidates. The Candidate Specialist will be responsible for driving forward program management efforts to improve the efficiency of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide tours of the facility and provide a history and overview of SpaceXAI
• Manage onsite interview logistics, coordinating between recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and the hiring team
• Learn about our business to the extent that you can speak intelligently about our programs with candidates and client groups
• Ensure that all candidates have a positive experience while interviewing with SpaceXAI
• Review inbound applications for select roles and, when appropriate, identify and build talent pools of prospective candidates for recruiters and hiring managers
• Partner with recruiters to align on the ideal candidate profile
• Share relevant applicants with the corresponding hiring teams
• Drive forward program management to measure and track the increased efficiency of hiring for the scope/core area of focus for the candidate specialist

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of experience in recruiting or human resources

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a recruiting coordinator, applicant reviewer, or in a sourcing capacity
• Experience as a recruiter
• Experience with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking system
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, be flexible to change, and adapt to shifting priorities
• Team player with a high sense of urgency
• Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong passion to contribute to the team’s success
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management, on a 1:1 basis and in groups
• Capacity to learn and speak intelligently about our business and the AI industry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Additional Requirements

• This role is 100% onsite and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Relocation will be required if not already local to the area
• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected] .