Amentum · 11 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Lead
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAmentum is a company focused on human space exploration and engineering solutions for NASA. They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to manage recruitment strategies, support talent acquisition efforts, and guide a team of recruiters to ensure effective hiring and retention processes.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support and counsel in the following areas: administration of hiring, retention, and long-term staffing strategies
Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Analyze performance based on KPIs and make necessary recommendations or adjustments
Guide a team of recruiters and other Talent Acquisition professionals Act as primary talent acquisition contact to JETS II Teammate Principals and Recruiters to support Talent Acquisition efforts across the contract
Partner with management, team leaders and others to identify and implement recruitment strategies to recruit quality talent in the most efficient and effective way
This role frequently requires the use of problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues that do not fall into standard operating procedures
Influence high-volume recruiting efforts of high-quality technical and business level professionals
Promote conventional and alternative selection methods and recruitment techniques
Understand the duties and competencies of specialized, unique roles
Demonstrate ability to identify and measure program metrics
Determine current staffing needs and produce forecasts accordingly
Interact with the Talent Acquisition team, HR, and Business Leaders to prioritize and implement projects and programs in support of talent acquisition initiatives and process improvements
Participate in recruitment processes to include diversity outreach programs, college and university recruitment, and new hire orientation process
Coordinate recruiting events, provide status reports, track costs, and create metrics for management
Provide the interpretation and administration of human resources talent acquisition policies, programs, procedures and compliance with applicable state/federal statutes and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 8 years of experience
Proven experienced in talent acquisition professional with supervisory experience
Experience in full cycle recruiting, sourcing and employment branding
Experience developing complex recruiting strategies to meet labor demands
Experience maintaining and analyzing KPI's
Proficient in the use of social media and job boards
Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity
Strong computer skills (MS Word, Access, Excel and Outlook)
Must have experience with Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Proven administrative and documentation skills, detail-orientation, and proficiency with reporting tools and databases
Ability to work independent and manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously
Organized, self-motivated, and capable of working in a rapidly changing environment with the ability to effectively interact with and influence all levels of the organization
Possess exemplary written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills, along with a strong customer-focused orientation and highly developed ability to build relationships and strategic alliances with management to implement change solutions
In-depth knowledge of laws affecting human resources administration and policy is required to minimize legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance, including a strong understanding of the employment process
General knowledge of maintenance, record and reporting requirements; document management methodologies and procedures and automated HRIS system applications is required
Preferred
Experience with Taleo preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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