Veteran Outreach Manager

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Veteran Outreach Manager to join our Talent Acquisition team. This position is open to the following locations: Mobile, Alabama or Kinston, NC. The Veteran Outreach Manager will manage and execute initiatives to source, recruit, and support transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses, with the primary objective of creating and managing sustainable talent pipelines. This role will serve as a key point of contact for military transition programs, including DoD SkillBridge, and will coordinate efforts at military job fairs and career events. The Manager will be the designated company representative for select military base offices which support the transition of military members to civilian employment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of military culture and transition processes and a proven ability to build partnerships with military installations and veteran organizations.

Responsibilities

Design and lead implementation of military and veteran talent strategies; Oversee lifecycle of military and veteran-focused programs including SkillBridge, mentorship, and veteran internship programs; Develop and expand military talent and transition programs and partnerships across U.S. sites; Build and strengthen relationships with military and veteran organizations; Lead community outreach efforts within the military ecosystem; Create and manage military talent pipelines at all levels; Represent the company at military job fairs, transition summits, and career expos; Coordinate logistics and staffing for recruiting events targeting military talent; Analyze military hiring data and program outcomes; Ensure compliance with Department of Defense guidelines and veteran employment laws; Act as primary liaison for DoD SkillBridge Program; Develop internal processes for onboarding SkillBridge candidates; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related degree or combination of education and appropriate military experience; 10+ years of experience in military engagement, or veteran affairs; Authorized to Work in the US; 25% domestic travel

Nice to have

Experience in Aerospace; PHR, SPHR or SHRM certifications

Benefits

Competitive base salary; incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes; retirement savings plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; paid time off including personal time, holidays; paid parental leave; comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability; Employee Assistance Plan; supplemental benefit coverages; upskilling and development opportunities through Leadership University; unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses; accelerated development programmes; national and international mobility