Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at GKN Aerospace. Garden Grove · no salary stated · we estimate $77,000–$137,500 across the United States.
GKN Aerospace has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Shape hiring approaches with managers around workforce needs, then carry searches from candidate discovery to onboarding
- Use Boolean queries, referrals and networking to reach applicants, including passive candidates
- Build candidate pipelines and keep records organized in SuccessFactors, LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS or CRM systems
- Take part in job fairs and recruiting events, and keep candidates and hiring teams informed
- Create project plans and timelines for recruitment-focused HR initiatives, while supporting workforce forecasts
What you bring
- At least five years of experience managing recruitment from sourcing through hire
- A human resources or business degree, or an associate degree or related certificate plus eight years in recruiting or staffing
- Experience engaging passive candidates and using ATS and CRM platforms
- Knowledge of California employment laws and hiring practices
Who this fits
This contract role suits a recruiter who can juggle multiple open positions and work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. It is based in Garden Grove and requires knowledge of California hiring practices.
From the employer
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and support full-cycle recruitment through a variety of functions. This role is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent and creating and implementing project plans in support of growing talent while delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive partner to hiring managers, leveraging data, tools, and market insights to drive recruitment success.
Job Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Utilize platforms such as Success Factors, LinkedIn Recruiter, and ATS/CRM systems to build and maintain candidate pipelines.
- Conduct proactive sourcing using Boolean searches, networking, and referrals.
- Coordinate and participate in recruiting events, job fairs, and employer branding initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations throughout the hiring process.
- Provide timely updates and feedback to candidates and hiring teams.
- Collaborate with HR and business leaders on workforce planning and talent forecasting.
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation within the applicant tracking system.
- Lead HR project management through all phases of project planning, timeline creation, and implementation of HR projects and initiatives with focus on hiring and recruitment in a growth environment.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, or related fields of study. Will consider associate’s degree or certification in HR, Business, or a related field, combined with at least 8 years of professional experience in recruitment or staffing
- 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting.
- Proven success in sourcing and engaging passive candidates.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Experience with ATS and CRM platforms (e.g. Bullhorn, Workday, Workday, iCIMS).
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and prioritize effectively.
- Knowledge of California labor laws and hiring practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Familiarity with diversity hiring strategies and inclusive sourcing techniques.
- Experience recruiting for manufacturing, technical, engineering, or aerospace roles.
- Union staffing experience
Compensation Data
Compensation Range: $45.00/hour - $55.00/hour
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.