SpaceRyde

Head of Talent Acquisition

The Company

We are SpaceRyde; building the first network of rockets between the Earth and the Moon, and Canada’s first space launch vehicle. Pioneering an industry is not an easy task, but with our combination of experienced executives, high-profile investors and bright team, we have achieved many firsts and will reach space in 2023. Come join us if you’d like to work on the edge of innovation and creativity.

The Role

You will be an integral part of SpaceRyde’s growth. As the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will be reporting to the COO and working with the executives to shape the company culture. You will play a vital role in bringing launch capability to Canada by supporting the company's fast expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Handling the day-to-day operations of the office, kitchen, and lab.
Order, organize and distribute office supplies and maintain inventory.
Establish office procedures and policies, and ensure compliance.
Receive and distribute incoming mails and parcels to different teams.
Prepare financial files and invoices for bookkeeping purposes.
File physical and electronic copies of invoices and other documents.
Pick up and drop off parts from local suppliers.
Arrange accommodation, travel and equipment for off-site work.
Assist in developing and coordinating company events to boost team morale.
Provide support for various teams as necessary, to meet our goals.

Partner with teams to identify, attract, assess and deliver talent. Use data to drive decisions.
Go deep on the craft you are hiring for and become a trusted partner to hiring managers.
Develop creative and effective sourcing strategies to build pipelines for top candidates.
Manage the recruitment process from initial contact to offer.
Coach hiring managers to continuously improve their talent acquisition capabilities.
Prepare, deliver and negotiate offer packages, helping SpaceRyde secure top talent.
Be an ambassador for SpaceRyde and influence the right candidates to join.
Shape SpaceRyde’s culture as we expand, and promote diversity and inclusion.
Build the processes, and systems that scale, based on talent acquisition best practices.
Design and scale employer brand strategy.
Build a team of recruiters and manage them.

Requirements

5+ years of full-cycle in-house technical recruiting experience; ideally at a high-growth startup.
Experience building a recruiting team around you, and managing the team.
Track record of sourcing and hiring the best, including engineers, managers and executives.
Ability to build technical knowledge to calibrate against job descriptions.
Entrepreneurial mindset, ready to build the team that will make history from Canada.
Results-oriented and ambitious with a can-do attitude, no job is too small or too big for you.
Attention to details and outstanding communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a top university.
1+ year experience of general administrative work.
Valid G driver’s license.
Exceptional ability to problem-solve effectively while maintaining strong attention to details.
Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills (or Google’s GSuite).
Excellent communicator; comfortable liaising with internal and external parties.
Ability to adapt to dynamic schedules, and a focus on efficiency without sacrificing quality.

To apply, please send your Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@spaceryde.com