ABOUT CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the worlds first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed sixteen million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com.

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Pipeline Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with schools and student organizations, with the goal of attracting top-tier talent for student programs. You will serve as the face of our company at campus recruiting events and play a key role in shaping our future workforce through pipeline development.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Campus Recruitment Strategy: Develop and execute recruitment strategies for targeting universities and colleges to attract high-caliber candidates. Build and maintain relationships with university career services, professors, student organizations, and alumni networks. Research and identify new campuses and programs that align with company hiring needs.
• Event Management: Plan, coordinate, and attend university recruitment events such as career fairs, networking events, and on-campus interviews. Deliver presentations and information sessions to students, promoting the companys internship and early career opportunities. Organize and participate in recruitment initiatives, including hackathons, case competitions, and campus tours
• Talent Sourcing: Proactively source candidates using a variety of channels such as social media, job boards, networking events, employee referrals, and other innovative sourcing techniques.
• Screening and Evaluation: Pre-screen candidates for cultural fit, job match, and skills alignment; working in partnership with the appropriate recruiter or hiring manager.
• Candidate Relationship Management: Engage and build long-term relationships with passive candidates, understanding their career aspirations, and keeping them informed of relevant opportunities within the organization.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of candidates for high-demand and strategic roles, ensuring readiness for future hiring needs.
• Market Research: Stay informed of industry trends, labor market conditions, and competitor recruiting activities to develop sourcing strategies.
• Recruitment Technology Utilization: Leverage applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM tools, and other technology to track and manage candidate pipelines effectively.
• Employer Branding: Collaborate with marketing and HR teams to promote the employer brand and develop outreach campaigns to attract top talent.
• Metrics and Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports on pipeline progress, sourcing activities, and talent acquisition metrics.
• Program Management: Develop and implement Talent Acquisition strategies (including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and candidate engagement) to support Cirrus Talent Management programs, such as Student Programs, Internships, Apprenticeships, and community and school partnerships. Collaborate closely with the Talent Management team, including Learning & Development, to ensure alignment between program design and current and future talent needs.
• Actively supports our mission, vision and core values and demonstrates Cirrus Service Essentials.
• Follows standard operating procedures and processing guidelines while maintaining attention to detail accuracy and timeliness
• Participates in department meetings and offers suggestions and ideas for process improvement.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years recruitment experience required, including 2 to 3 years previous experience designing and implementing student programs.
• Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition pipeline development & ROI
• Possess a marketing mindset with experience as a brand ambassador
• Natural ability to network and build rapport with stakeholders, external contacts, and candidates
• Adaptable to constant change and operate effectively with a high degree of emotional intelligence in a fluid environment
• Strategic thinker who utilizes data, reporting, and metrics for decision-making
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required; human capital & applicable database programs helpful; applicant tracking systems and Business Intelligence software preferred
• Strong customer orientation; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Highly organized and excellent attention to detail
• Open to regular domestic travel

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Persuades: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.