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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cockeysville, MDMarch 31st, 2026
Talent Acquisition SpecialistTextron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System's Weapon Systems business area.
Job Summary:The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist manages the recruiting life cycle for the organization to ensure that the right people are in place to meet the demands of the business. The TA Specialist employs a variety of creative sourcing strategies to identify a high quality candidate pool (internal and external) in an efficient, cost effective manner, interviewing and presenting pre-qualified candidates for all positions. The role partners with HRBPs and hiring managers to benchmark processes, adjust strategy, set expectations and drive the hire/no hire decision. The TA Specialist coaches hiring managers on selection strategy and behavioral interviewing and complies with all regulatory and legal requirements and company policies.
Responsibilities:
Closely partners with hiring managers, interview teams, and HRBPs to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria; drive identification of recruiting needs to support recruiting strategy and execute to hiring plan.
Maintain Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure candidates are reviewed and dispositioned in a timely manner.
Support strategic initiatives for recruiting experienced management, professional, entry level, and hourly manufacturing roles in a multi-site organization utilizing an applicant tracking system.
Proactively source potential applicants via LinkedIn/Indeed, attend career fairs, make cold calls, and any other creative methods to locate qualified individuals.
Create and conduct effective phone screens and select qualified candidates to submit to hiring managers for further consideration.
Extend and negotiate offers for potential candidates; partnering with HRBPs and hiring managers to secure talent.
Collaborate with various Textron Systems business units to ensure alignment on talent strategy. Conduct weekly meetings to maintain communication on req status and priorities.
Support the Textron Systems brand identity and value proposition that is consistently communicated to the marketplace and attracts candidates that match the company's cultural expectations.
Lead efforts to create/support strategic workforce planning across the organization.
Ensure compliance with local/state/federal laws, regulations, and company policies.
Education:BS in Human Resources Management or related field preferred.
Requirements:
2+ years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience supporting hiring managers and generating candidates.
Business and technical acumen: Ability to interact effectively with candidates, employees and all levels of management; strong verbal/written communication and consultative skills; strong problem-solving skills.
Proficient in MS Office.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, excellent follow-through and attention to detail skills.
Experience sourcing candidates through multiple channels (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.)
Experience working within an Applicant Tracking System (Taleo preferred)
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.
Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.
Below are just a few examples!
Flexible Work Schedules
Education Assistance
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave
Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range for this position is $71,400 - $107,000 per year.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Field: Human Resources
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
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