Talent Specialist
People & Culture
PLD Space HQ - Elche
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About PLD Space 

PLD Space is an international company on a mission to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.   

PLD Space operates over 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.   

Teamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities

Mission 

As a Talent Specialist your role is to find and hire the best talent to deliver our Miura 5 and other projects. You will be required to discover the needs of the team and to deliver the best talent to fill those needs, working on time and on cost. 


Responsibilities 

Recruitment Process:

  • Delivery of a first-class full recruitment cycle, from posting vacancies to onboarding new employees.
  • Ensure that selection and hiring processes are efficient, fair and in compliance with internal policies and labor laws.

Candidate Relations:

  • Create and maintain a positive candidate experience during the recruiting process.
  • Manage communication with candidates and provide timely feedback.

Collaboration with Hiring Managers:

  • Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop accurate job profiles.
  • Provide guidance and support in candidate assessment and selection.

Employer Branding:

  • Develop and promote the organization's employer brand to attract high quality talent.
  • Participate in recruiting events, job fairs and professional networking activities.

Analytics and Reporting:

  • Monitor and analyse.

 Requirements 

  • Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience
  • Fluent in French and Spanish and English and Arabic are a plus 
  • Experience in high volume calls and interviews 

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and lead a team.
  • In-depth knowledge of candidate selection and assessment techniques.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of applicable labor laws and regulations.


Benefits 

Health & Wellness 

  • Physiotherapy within our facilities 
  • 50% discount on your health insurance 
  • You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price. 
  • Healthy snacks and lots of fruit 

Find balance 

  • 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st  

Never stop learning 

  • We encourage practical learning 
  • We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork 

Focus on your financial future 

  • Childcare flexible contributions  
  • Restaurant tickets  
  • Transport flexible contributions  
  • Training support 

Values 

We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies. 

  • Teamwork. 
  • Hard work. 
  • Dynamism. 
  • Commitment. 
  • Keep it simple. 

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built! 

Funding has been received from the Betica Business Expansion Corporation (FCR), co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), for the project "MIURA 1 Launches at INTA and R&D&I Developments in Andalusia." This project aims to promote technological development, innovation, and high-quality research.
Promote research, technological development and innovation
MIURA 1 launches at INTA and R&D development in Andalusia