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The Human Resources team helps attract and recruit diverse talent, and works to provide employees with competitive benefits, leadership resources and the support to be successful at United.

Job overview and responsibilities

Recruiter is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization and assists in promoting a strong employment brand and ensuring a positive candidate experience by creating a high touch environment. Develop and execute sourcing plans through the local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. Builds and maintains relationships with clients to ensure staffing needs are met with regard to managing all sourcing, selection and hiring of talent through set metrics. Develops and executes robust recruiting strategies and communicates regularly with clients on process, status and feedback of all candidates. Maintain complete and accurate record-keeping details in compliance with federal and state requirements. Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring the attraction and hiring of the best possible talent to meet business needs.

• Creates sourcing strategy for approved job and collaborates with hiring manager
• Identifies external or internal candidates to fill new or vacant positions
• Activities may include screening resumes, attending recruitment job fairs, school and/or community based recruitment events or other externally focused efforts
• Sourcing activities may include creation of an internal and/or external job posting, employee referrals, website advertising or other sourcing methods
• Interviews prospective employees for non-exempt and exempt positions
• Assess candidates to determine if their capabilities match the job requirements
• Activities may include telephone-based or in-person interviews or administering pre-placement testing
• For example, knowledge or skill-based tests, simulations, etc.
• Reviews information gained about the candidate(s) and decides whether or not to interview candidate and recommend to hiring manager
• Conduct debrief sessions with hiring manager to discuss candidate qualifications
• Activities may include reviewing test data, interviewer’s recommendations or leading/participating in selection decision-making meetings for internal teams
• Facilitates the placement of qualified candidates
• Determines job offer to most qualified candidate
• Discuss offer details with hiring manager
• Partner with Compensation and HR as needed
• Prepares new hire offers and extends verbal offers
• Negotiate offer to successful acceptance
• Communicates final status with all candidates
• Crafts and provides developmental feedback for internal candidates not selected
• Rescinds offers as necessary in the event a pre-employment hurdle is not met
• Develops recruiting tools and techniques to assist United in meeting staffing and placement needs
• Maintains complete and accurate staffing documentation as required by law
• Updates information in United’s applicant tracking systems to ensure compliance and accuracy of metrics
• Interfaces with Talent Acquisition Center as appropriate to process candidates and fill positions
• Provides subject matter expertise in managing specific staffing vendors, such as websites, search firms and university contacts
• Provides subject matter expertise in specific staffing and HR projects

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• 3 or more years HR experience, preferably as a Technical Recruiter or Technical Sourcer
• At least 6 months to 1 year dedicated recruiting experience
• Proven history of sourcing and hiring various technical job profiles: IT Systems & Networks Engineers, Software Engineers, Cybersecurity Professionals, Data Engineers/Data Science, Quality Engineers, Analysts, Product Managers or similar
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, highly team-oriented environment
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of personnel required
• Strategic and forward-thinking
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer and databases
• Strong knowledge of social media and demonstrated usage of tools such as LinkedIn
• Demonstrated good judgment and confidentiality
• Excellent time management, follow-through and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy and ability to delegate work as needed
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service orientation
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to build strong relationships and work in a team environment
• Ability to quickly assess candidate’s skills/qualifications and attributes and make placements/recommendations as appropriate
• Ability to coach and council internal and external candidates on career development
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Combination of external search and corporate staffing experience
• Prior experience coordinating and attending career fairs
• Prior experience in developing and giving presentations
• Knowledge & Experience in using Taleo or other applicant tracking systems (i.e. iCIMS, Workday, etc.)
• Knowledge and Experience using HRIS platforms (i.e. PeopleSoft and COMPAS)
• Prior experience using Phenom People or other CRM (i.e. Gem)

Remote options may be available

Salary Range: $59,700 - $87,560

The Job Posting End Date is 03/11/2024

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.