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Director of Talent Acquisition, Early CareersBlue Origin • Seattle, WA, United States
Director of Talent Acquisition, Early Careers

Director of Talent Acquisition, Early Careers

Blue Origin • Seattle, WA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Application close date :

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Blue Origin is building a future where millions of people can live and work in space, and that audacious vision requires exceptional leadership at every level. The Director of Talent Acquisition, Early Careers owns architecting a world-class talent ecosystem that anticipates demand, attracts transformational talent proactively, and delivers operationally excellent early career talent (interns, campus full-time employees, apprentices, etc.). This is a rare opportunity to define how a pioneering space company competes for and wins the early career hires that will enable our most critical missions.

As both strategic advisor and hands-on leader, you'll partner directly with C-suite and VP-level executives to shape organizational capability while leading a high-performing team of Campus Engagement Specialists and Recruiters. You'll build sophisticated hiring strategy, establish enterprise-grade recruiting infrastructure, and orchestrate seamless collaboration across HR, Finance, Legal, and Business Leadership to deliver an exceptional end-to-end executive talent experience.

Key Responsibilities :

Program Leadership & Strategy :

  • Own the vision, strategy, and execution of Blue Origin's Early Career Recruiting Program
  • Define the annual hiring plan and present quarterly business reviews to evaluate and report program performance
  • Build strategic partnerships with cross-functional partner teams to enable program delivery and drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis

Team Leadership & Development :

  • Build, lead, and develop high-performing team of Campus Engagement Specialists and Early Career Recruiters
  • Guide and oversee program management, campus marketing and events, and recruiting coordination
  • Establish clear accountability structures, performance expectations, and development pathways while managing capacity planning and resource allocation
  • Campus Engagement Excellence :

  • Serve as strategic advisor to C-suite and VP-level leaders on early career talent acquisition strategy and market dynamics
  • Create and deliver upon high-priority campus hiring goals
  • Develop and maintain university / vocational program partnerships and sponsorships inclusive of events, branding, and curriculum development
  • Oversee development of assessment frameworks and hiring playbooks that deliver speed, quality, and inclusivity
  • Market Intelligence & Proactive Pipeline Development :

  • Build long-term hiring strategies and programs that proactively identify Blue's hiring needs and create early career pathways (vocational, apprentice, campus, etc.)
  • Monitor compensation trends, competitive positioning, and organizational changes to optimize Blue Origin's early career value proposition
  • Program Operations & Stakeholder Partnership :

  • Ensure Program Operations establishes enterprise-grade infrastructure and oversee Employer Brand & Events strategy
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partner teams in onboarding, talent management, finance, business resource groups, and HR to ensure seamless experiences throughout the candidate journey (inclusive of intern experiences)
  • Manage program budget including technology subscriptions, assessment tools, and brand / event programming
  • Drive and improve early career candidate placement and intern conversion processes
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in related field; MBA preferred, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of talent acquisition experience with 5+ years managing multi-disciplined recruiting teams.
  • Executive presence and credibility to serve as strategic advisor to C-suite and VP-level business leaders.
  • Experience with program management including roadmap development, KPI establishment, budget management, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% of time in role
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Excellent business writing skills including operating plans, strategies, goals, and business reviews
  • Experience in aerospace, advanced technology, or manufacturing industries
  • Experience leading campus recruiting teams or developing apprenticeship programs
  • Proven success integrating talent acquisition with succession planning and leadership development
  • Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • Background building and / or transforming recruiting programs from ground up
  • Compensation Range for :

    WA applicants is $182,450.00-$255,429.30

    Other site ranges may differ

    Culture Statement

    Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

    Export Control Regulations

    Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

    Background Check

    Required for all positions : Blue's Standard Background Check

    Required for Certain Job Profiles : Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

    Required for Certain Job Profiles : Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and / or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including : Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation / shipping training.

    Required for certain Job Profiles : Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

    Benefits

    Benefits include : Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

    Paid Time Off : Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

    Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin / ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and / or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here .

    Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

    Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and / or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

    California Applicant Privacy Notice

    If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here .

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