Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
As we scale rapidly, we are looking for a Lead of Talent Acquisition who can build a world-class hiring function, ensuring we attract and retain the best talent to support our ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company’s growth plans across multiple regions.
• Work closely with the executive team, HRBPs, and hiring managers to define strategic hiring needs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Elevate the company’s employer brand globally, building a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously optimise recruitment strategies, sourcing, and processes for efficiency and quality of hire.
• Leverage all talent channels, including external and internal talent pools, employer branding and referrals, to hire top-tier talent in every function.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition professionals, ensuring alignment across regions and focus areas.
• Ensure a seamless, positive candidate experience and collaborate with People Ops and HRBPs for smooth onboarding and long-term employee integration.

Background

• 8+ years of experience in talent roles within a scaling complex organisations
• 3-5 years of experience in leading a talent teams
• Has developed and implemented talent and employment branding strategies across multiple regions.
• Has proven to use a data-driven approach to improve talent processes and candidate experience across multiple regions
• Strong track record of scaling hiring in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Ability to influence leadership and hiring manager on talent strategy
• Deep expertise in hiring for engineering, aerospace or deep tech roles.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Ability to identify what great looks like and teach the org to identify tier 1 talent
• Deep understanding of the business to connect to talent strategy
• Data-driven mindset, optimising recruitment processes for efficiency and quality
• Ability to develop experience in developing high-performing talent acquisition teams
• Shows competencies for further People scope in the future, past Talent Acquisition.

• Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company’s growth plans across multiple regions.
• Work closely with the executive team, HRBPs, and hiring managers to define strategic hiring needs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Elevate the company’s employer brand globally, building a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously optimise recruitment strategies, sourcing, and processes for efficiency and quality of hire.
• Leverage all talent channels, including external and internal talent pools, employer branding and referrals, to hire top-tier talent in every function.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition professionals, ensuring alignment across regions and focus areas.
• Ensure a seamless, positive candidate experience and collaborate with People Ops and HRBPs for smooth onboarding and long-term employee integration