Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist III

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is a strategic partner in attracting and hiring top talent nationwide. This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and screening candidates to managing interviews and offers. You will develop and implement innovative recruiting strategies, build strong relationships with hiring managers, and ensure a positive candidate experience. In addition to national recruiting efforts, you will represent the company at local events, career fairs, and university partnerships to strengthen our employer brand and talent pipeline.

What You'll Do:

• Facilitate regular staff meetings with HR Business Partners and management to align on talent needs and priorities.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.
• Identify and implement effective recruiting methods and strategies tailored to role requirements, industry standards, and organizational needs.
• Manage all phases of the recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Collaborate with department managers to create accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Plan, attend, and participate in college job fairs, networking events, and recruiting sessions to strengthen employer brand.
• Source, screen, and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers; manage interview and selection processes.
• Lead interviews alongside managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR during the offer process, providing guidance on salary ranges, incentives, and start dates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with recruitment agencies to ensure coverage of staffing needs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain recruitment metrics and dashboards to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
• Serve as liaison with Corporate HR.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of recruitment or staffing experience preferred (minimum 3-5 years required).
• Strong customer service focus with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in interviewing techniques, sourcing strategies, and networking/retention practices.
• Effective interpersonal skills with strong negotiation tactics; ability to work with diverse groups.
• Highly organized with strong multitasking, time management, and attention to detail.
• Proactive, independent, and able to exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• Familiarity with employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficient in applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office; knowledge of social media recruiting tools (LinkedIn, etc.).
• Ability to apply continuous improvement principles to recruitment processes.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a national impact while staying connected locally.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A culture that values innovation, growth, and community.

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Full Time

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.