Principal Talent Acquisition Lead
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions Inc.
Job Description
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people doing very challenging work with the prime directive of Keeping Our Heroes Connected
THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking a Principal Talent Acquisition Lead who can balance team leadership with hands-on sourcing and closing. Youll lead by example by taking points on critical searches across engineering leadership and strategic G&A.
As our Lead youll own your own requisitions and help keep the team running efficiently. Youll serve as a true right-hand partner to TA management which includes stepping in when needed and actively helping build train and scale the recruiting team. Youll support TA leadership with resolving search bottlenecks refining our day-to-day recruiting process and maintaining high standards for how we partner with hiring managers across the company.
This position is ideal for an adaptable recruiter who excels in a fast-paced environment manages competing priorities with ease while maintaining compliance and enjoys tackling complex searches.
This is a full-time role based at Silvus Technologies headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles CA and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take the lead in partnering directly with senior leadership to provide clear market data compensation guidance and pipeline updates.
- Own full-cycle hiring for key senior and hard-to-fill roles across Engineering (Hardware Software Wireless Systems) and Corporate G&A.
- In partnership with TA leadership drive momentum to help solve hiring challenges clear team bottlenecks and support operational tasks.
- Partner closely with the TA Manager to build and scale the talent team; assisting with hiring onboarding and balancing workload for new recruiter team members.
- Train new hires on recruiting tools/platforms best practices with ATS data cleanup etc.
- Directly manage guide and mentor a small group of recruiters.
- Lead and support by creating sourcing playbooks streamline recruiter workflows and maintain a high standard for both candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Support with interviewer and hiring manager training. This includes training in how to draft job descriptions prepare for interviews and select interviewers help with question banks and interview feedback etc.
- Support with tracking KPIs/metrics and time to fill pipeline health offer acceptance and understanding where there are gaps or areas for improvement.
- Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
- Travel Requirement 10% for campus recruiting or recruiting events.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
- 10 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience in both technical and corporate roles.
- Direct recruiting experience in hardware or complex engineering environments such as defense aerospace telecommunications robotics autonomous systems or related deep-tech industries.
- At least two years of experience supervising and mentoring a team of recruiters.
- Familiarity with recruiting metrics and using data to guide search strategies and hiring manager conversations.
- Strong experience with data-driven sourcing toolsets (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter Indeed Handshake Boolean/X-ray searches).
- Demonstrated experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g. Greenhouse Workday Lever etc.).
- Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities balance multiple searches at once and stay organized in a fast-moving environment.
- A solution-oriented mind who naturally identifies bottlenecks or hiring friction and brings actionable solutions to the table.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience supporting a high-growth company with competing deadlines and multiple demands.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting quickly when business priorities shift.
- Demonstrated experience managing various funnels functions and levels of candidates while tracking progress throughout the recruitment process.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Office environment.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Campus recruiting career fairs etc.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
COMPENSATION: $155000 - $175000 * / annually
*The target hiring range for this position is $160000 $165000. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidates background and relevant experience in specialized recruiting leadership and job-related qualifications.
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Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
- 10 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience in both technical and corporate roles.
- Direct recruiting experience in hardware or complex engineering environments such as defense aerospace telecommunications robotics autonomous systems or related deep-tech industries.
- At least two years of experience supervising and mentoring a team of recruiters.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Travel Requirements
Relocation Provided
Position Type
Referral Payment Plan
Our :
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical Dental Visionbenefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PaidParental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.
Were committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation please complete thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.
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About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more