Senior Recruiter

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Recruiter who is passionate about recruiting.  This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule.  Responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to attract, hire and retain employees.  Managing recruitment life cycle to include job postings, applicant tracking, strategic sourcing, candidate pre-screening, interviewing, selection, and overall candidate engagement.  Develop and implement innovative, targeted recruitment strategies to attract and secure top-tier talent for the company.  Lead recruitment and selection processes that are both legally compliant and cost-effective, ensuring alignment with established performance metrics.  Maintain accurate records and reports on all phases of the recruitment process.  

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing talent, guiding candidates through the phone screen and interview process, offer negotiation, and onboarding
• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract talented professionals for current and future hiring needs, while fostering ongoing relationships with prospective candidates
• Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and leaders through transparency, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through. Aligning recruitment efforts with organizational growth
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through networking, partnerships, and workforce planning initiatives
• Provide guidance to fellow recruiters
• Contribute to special projects and broader talent acquisition initiatives that support team and business goals
• Collaborate with leadership on staffing needs
• Manage job requisition creation, postings, and marketing efforts
• Analyze recruitment and retention metrics to identify trends, improve processes, and drive data-informed decisions
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, compensation benchmarks, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure a positive candidate and onboarding experience reflects the organization’s culture and values
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience
• Proven ability to develop and execute recruitment and retention strategies
• Proven ability to build relationships with hiring managers, community organizations and other recruiting sources
• Strong source skills and experience working with LinkedIn recruiter or similar systems

• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms
• Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as in a team setting/collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple open roles and display strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong PC skills with business and communication software (Word Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• MS Office experience required in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Recruitment and Human Resources Policies
• Knowledge of state federal and state employment laws
• PHR or SHRM-CP Designation preferred