HR Specialist - Talent Management
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Irvine, CA 92620
Description:
Job details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-151173
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Human resources - Talent acquisition
Job title
HR Specialist - Talent Management
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join our dynamic team at Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics located in either Grand Prairie, Texas or Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for employee development, recruiting, and sourcing to attract and retain top talent. This role will play a key part in driving a positive workplace culture, implementing effective talent strategies, and supporting the overall HR function. The candidate should have a strong background in HR best practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience working in a fast-paced, technical industry.
2. Essential Job Functions
Talent Reviews & Performance Management
- Support the talent review process, including succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Collaborate with managers to assess employee performance and identify high-potential employees.
- Assist in the development of leadership training programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
- Maintain accurate records of performance evaluations and people review assessments.
Recruiting & Sourcing
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
- Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for key roles through networking, industry events, and online platforms.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and ensure effective hiring strategies.
- Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to attract top aerospace industry talent, including passive candidate engagement.
- Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, and industry partners.
- Other duties as assigned.
Candidate skills & requirements
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Ability to and familiarity working in a matrixed environment
- Organizational awareness
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple HR initiatives, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with HR software, applicant tracking systems, and recruitment platforms.
- Regulatory compliance (Knowledge of human resources law & policies applicable in the US with emphasis on CA and TX)
- Internal and External communication
Leadership skills / Management skills / Personal skills
- Change agent
- Communication skills
- Ability to manage and solve conflicts
- Ability to analyze and synthesize
- Customer oriented
- Integrity
Annual salary
$100,000 - $150,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Irvine
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-151173
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Human resources - Talent acquisition
Job title
HR Specialist - Talent Management
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join our dynamic team at Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics located in either Grand Prairie, Texas or Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for employee development, recruiting, and sourcing to attract and retain top talent. This role will play a key part in driving a positive workplace culture, implementing effective talent strategies, and supporting the overall HR function. The candidate should have a strong background in HR best practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience working in a fast-paced, technical industry.
2. Essential Job Functions
Talent Reviews & Performance Management
- Support the talent review process, including succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Collaborate with managers to assess employee performance and identify high-potential employees.
- Assist in the development of leadership training programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
- Maintain accurate records of performance evaluations and people review assessments.
Recruiting & Sourcing
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
- Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for key roles through networking, industry events, and online platforms.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and ensure effective hiring strategies.
- Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to attract top aerospace industry talent, including passive candidate engagement.
- Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, and industry partners.
- Other duties as assigned.
Candidate skills & requirements
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Ability to and familiarity working in a matrixed environment
- Organizational awareness
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple HR initiatives, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with HR software, applicant tracking systems, and recruitment platforms.
- Regulatory compliance (Knowledge of human resources law & policies applicable in the US with emphasis on CA and TX)
- Internal and External communication
Leadership skills / Management skills / Personal skills
- Change agent
- Communication skills
- Ability to manage and solve conflicts
- Ability to analyze and synthesize
- Customer oriented
- Integrity
Annual salary
$100,000 - $150,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Irvine
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years