What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Career & Onboarding Specialist position at Iridium?
Overview
Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.
At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.
Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities
What We’re Looking For :
Iridium is seeking an Early Careers Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. As an Early Careers Specialist, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and execution of early careers programs such as the Iridium Summer Internship and Orbit Rotational programs. This role will also be responsible for facilitation of onboaring all new hires. You will focus on coordinating recruitment efforts, managing candidate experiences, and supporting career development initiatives. If you are an individual who takes pride in your positive attitude and client service mindset, with the ability to quickly build relationships with others, then we want to talk to you. You will thrive in this role if you love to learn, take interest in working in the details, possess a sense of urgency, and are excited about contributing to process improvement.
What You’ll Do :
- Attend career fairs, host career days, and build relationships with colleges, universities, and student organizations
- Respond to requests from managers throughout the recruiting process around process expectations and updates, and ensure candidate feedback is collected
- Frequently monitor and update job postings and candidate dispositions in the applicant tracking system (iCIMS) to ensure compliance with various employment laws, AAP regulations, and organizational policies
- Assist with all aspects of facilitating and coordinating of the annual Intern and Orbit programs
- Prepare, distribute, process and track paperwork for new hires, such as background check requests, tax forms, and other human resources-related forms, and ensure employee profiles are set up and maintained in HR systems and facilitate new hire orientation, ensuring a smooth transition to Iridium
- Partner with other stakeholders in the onboarding process, such as accounting, IT, security, and hiring managers
Experience & Education Requirements / EEO
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Work Environment :
This position is hybrid and in the office three (3) days each week. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer with occasional lifting and / or moving of up to 50 lbs. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability and other protected categories.
