Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Simsbury, CT At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​ Job Description EBAD is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team based in Simsbury, CT. This role will support hiring across the business and partner closely with leaders to meet current and future talent needs. This is an exciting time to join EBAD as we continue to grow. In this role, you will play a key part in driving our talent strategy, owning full-cycle recruiting, building strong talent pipelines, and helping to attract and hire top talent across a range of roles. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, and deliver diverse, high-quality candidate slates. Responsibilities: Own full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer across a range of roles, ensuring timely delivery aligned with business needs Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles, align on expectations, and drive effective hiring decisions Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines through sourcing, networking, and engagement of passive candidates Lead candidate assessment and selection processes, ensuring strong alignment to role requirements and consistent hiring practices Drive a positive and efficient candidate experience from application through offer, including communication and offer delivery Execute recruiting activities in alignment with company processes, including ATS management, compliance (AAP), and reporting Requirements: Experience owning full-cycle recruiting independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Demonstrated success building talent pipelines and sourcing passive candidates through multiple channels Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining strong organization and follow-through Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills, with the ability to influence and guide hiring managers Sound judgment in candidate assessment, with the ability to balance speed and quality in hiring decisions Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and structured recruiting processes Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.