Skilled Trades Recruiter

Job Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.

Build your future at BAE Systems. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist your primary role will be to support the Trade School Partnership Program. You will be expected to assist in the coordination of full-cycle recruiting, build dependable skilled trades candidate pipelines, utilize social media for content creation, create and maintain various databases and reports.

In this full-time remote position, you will be supporting the Platforms & Services (P&S) Trade School Partnership Program and occasionally assisting with other duties within the Outreach Team. You will work directly with candidates, talent acquisition leaders, hiring managers, trade school career services personnel, and others internal and external to our function. This position will require you to travel up to 50% for various job duties and to several locations nationwide including to Platforms & Services (P&S) sites, universities, colleges, and trade schools.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will:
- Assist in the coordination of full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, analytics, and hiring events
- Develop and maintain skilled trades candidate pipelines
- Work alongside various members of a dynamic Talent Acquisition Outreach Team
- Support the skilled trades recruiting pipeline, which includes assisting with resource status and needs, recruiting events and sourcing activities
- Maintain accurate records and reports working within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS tools
- Partner with team members to solve important business challenges
- Participate in the preparation and attendance of trade school events which include virtual and in-person information sessions and hiring events
- Assist selected candidates in all phases of the onboarding process, create and send ad hoc and standardized email communications, and follow up with candidates experiencing onboarding challenges
- Work with Skilled Trades Partners on scheduling conflicts, documentation requests, employment verifications
- Create and update presentations for senior leadership, trade school partners, and team meetings
- Work with vendors to create, order, ship giveaways for career fairs and hiring events
- Assist marketing teams to create and update online recruiting tools
- Additional duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, & Skills To be considered for this role, candidates must possess:

Recruiting Knowledge: 3–5 years knowledge of recruiting processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.

Recruiting Analysis: Experience in talent analytics, reporting, and optimizing recruiting workflows.

Core HR Competencies: Ability to perform entry-level human resource functions.

Professional Attributes: Sound professional judgment, business acumen, and a high level of attention to detail.

Operational Skills: Strong problem-solving acuity and the ability to plan and organize complex tasks.

Additional Qualifications:

Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to various sites, colleges, and trade schools nationwide.

Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS tools.

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Experience:

We are specifically seeking candidates who bring a deep connection to the skilled trades community. Preference will be given to those who meet any of the following profiles:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, communications, or a related field.

Skilled Trades Recruiting: Direct experience recruiting for technical roles (e.g., machinists, structural fabricators, welders).

Event Coordination: Experience planning or attending recruiting events (career fairs, info sessions, etc.).

Career Services Leadership: Experience working within a Skilled Trades Technical College in a Career Services or Placement role.

Military Leadership & Recruiting: Veterans who have managed service members within a trade-related MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) and possess professional recruiting experience.

Technical Instruction: Former Trade Instructors who have successfully transitioned into recruiting or talent acquisition.

Close proximity to a major airport to accomodate ease of travel.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.