Skyryse wants to empower anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would. Powered by SkyOS, we automate flight controls and systems management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error. We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.
SENIOR MANAGER, TALENT ACQUISITION - EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, reporting to the VP, People, to lead our efforts in building a high performing team to enable Skyryse to achieve its mission to revolutionize aviation technology with the goal of making every person on the planet a pilot while creating the safest mode of transportation ever. This is a full-time onsite opportunity based in El Segundo, California.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing recruitment team in a collaborative environment
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for recruitment across a wide range of roles—from entry-level to senior leadership—spanning multiple teams or business units. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on hiring strategy, talent market dynamics, and emerging recruiting trends
- Manage metrics-driven recruiting processes with a focus on time-to-fill and candidate quality
- Partner with HR and business leaders to coordinate recruiting activities, interview processes, and hiring decisions
- Develop and lead employer branding efforts to attract top talent in partnership with the communications team
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or similar experience
- 8+ years of experience in recruiting, including 4+ years in a people management role
- Proven ability to manage and mentor recruiting teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Deep understanding of technical roles, hiring challenges, and market dynamics in hardware
- Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS tools (Greenhouse) and recruiting analytics to optimize processes
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Aerospace experience is a strong plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- SPHR, PHR or SHRM CPR Certification
- Previous experience recruiting in the aerospace sector
- Proven track record leading high-performing recruiting teams, including both individual contributors and managers
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Salary: $160-190K
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
