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Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Plano, Texas, Richardson, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

  • Responsible for the full life cycle of recruiting- sourcing a strong pipeline of qualified candidates in addition to screening, scheduling, interviewing, and presenting and negotiating job offers to candidates.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to meet staffing needs, ensure quality of selection and timeliness of hire.
  • Pre-screen potential candidates for full-time employee openings; assess candidates’ qualifications and culture fit through a combination of behavioral based interviews and competency-based evaluations.
  • Prepare salary offers in collaboration with compensation specialists and HR Business Partner.
  • Upholds legal requirements and company hiring policies, and coaches and guides managers accordingly.
  • Proactive tracking of progress and all work in applicant tracking system to ensure metrics are captured and goals are met.
  • Develop strong partnerships with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand and meet business hiring needs. Ensure high quality candidate selection and timely university graduate and intern hiring.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years or master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience in recruiting/sourcing; in lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience.
  • 2-4 years of recruiting/sourcing experience through corporate recruiting  

Preferred Skills:

  • Master’s degree is a plus 
  • Experience using analytical skills to drive results through use of metrics
  • Communication skills, demonstrating ability to effectively communicate across multiple internal and external groups (peers, internal management and executive levels, and candidates)
  • Strong analytical, time management, and prioritization skills
  • Experience with HR applications and Applicant Tracking Systems and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Experience in Engineering or IT recruiting
  • Exercised effective influence, consulting, and negotiating skills.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, customer service environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $76,500-$141,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $67,000-$124,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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