Military Veteran Preferred: HR Talent Acquisition Specialist - Oklahoma City, OK

Why Join Ford AV?

At Ford AV, we don’t just deliver technology—we create extraordinary experiences. As a trusted leader in the AV industry for over 50 years, we partner with top companies, universities, and government agencies to design and implement cutting-edge audiovisual solutions.

When you join Ford AV, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. We offer:

• Ongoing Industry Training to keep your skills sharp and your career moving forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits PTO & Major Holidays, Health & Life Insurance, 401k Matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement Opportunities in an industry-leading company.
• A Collaborative Culture where ideas thrive, and successes are celebrated.

Description

Ford AV is seeking a mission-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist (Military Focus) to identify, engage, and recruit top military veterans and transitioning service members into impactful roles across our organization. In this recruiting position, you’ll lead the charge in building strategic military talent pipelines and supporting our commitment to hiring veterans who bring leadership, discipline, and teamwork to every mission.

If you have a passion for connecting military talent with rewarding civilian careers, and you're energized by purposeful work in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to talk.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the recruitment process focused on civilian, veteran, and military hiring needs, including headhunting, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with military transition centers, bases, veteran service organizations (VSOs), and SkillBridge programs.
• Attend and represent Ford AV at career fairs - civilian, veteran, and military transition events.
• Develop and execute veteran-specific sourcing strategies to connect with top military candidates.
• Guide hiring managers on translating military skills into civilian job matches.
• Maintain candidate pipelines, manage multiple open roles, and track veteran hiring metrics using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Champion Ford AV’s commitment to veteran hiring through branding, storytelling, and networking efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal), especially in communicating with military populations.
• Familiarity with military ranks, MOS codes, and transition processes strongly preferred.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills with military, government, and veteran communities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple hiring needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in presenting to groups and individuals, both virtually and in-person.
• Experience in recruiting, human resources, or veteran hiring programs (SkillBridge, DoD TAP, etc.) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communication, or a related field (preferred).

Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Ford AV values the discipline, leadership, and mission-focus developed through military service. Veterans with recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, or personnel experience—especially those with backgrounds in specialties such as Air Force 3G0X1 / 8R000, Army 42A / 79R / 79T, Navy NC / PS / 2186, Marine Corps 8411 / 8412 / 4821, or Coast Guard SEI11—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your career and join a team that values your skills and expertise. Click the link to apply today:www.fordav.com/careers.

Drug-Free Workplace Ford is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, all employees are subject to drug testing. Moreover, pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and/or post-accident drug testing may be conducted in accordance with company policy and all applicable laws to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants for this position tentatively selected for employment at Ford are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Physical Requirements The physical requirements of this role play a pivotal role in ensuring job performance and success. The employee will be engaged in extended periods of sitting while operating a wide range of office equipment. While the work primarily involves sedentary tasks, there may be occasions that call for standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. It is essential for employees to possess proficiency in utilizing standard office tools like computers, printers, and telephones. Furthermore, adequate manual dexterity and eyesight are necessary to effectively handle tasks involving reading, writing, interpreting, and managing paperwork with precision and efficiency.

In a typical office setting, the employee will communicate and engage with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental conditions. Although the role mainly takes place indoors, there might be occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as heat, cold and environmental elements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• I consent to receive text messages from Ford AV about my application/resume? This phone number will only be used to send reminders to complete your application. Your private information will not be sold, shared, or stored for any other purposes. (Yes or No)
• As required for this position, I have experience with recruiting and confirm that this experience reflects on my resume. (Yes/No)
• As required for this position, I have experience working with or recruiting military veterans or active-duty service members and confirm that this is reflected on my resume. (Yes/No)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000