Jacob Bair

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Jacob Bair

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Transforming How Organizations Hire, Develop, and Scale Their Workforce

Transforming How Organizations Hire, Develop, and Scale Their WorkforceTransforming How Organizations Hire, Develop, and Scale Their WorkforceTransforming How Organizations Hire, Develop, and Scale Their Workforce

People-first Talent Aquisition leader delivering scalable hiring strategies and data-driven talent solutions.

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About Jacob Bair

Shaping Teams, Culture, and Talent Strategies That Move Organizations Forward

 I’m a Talent Acquisition leader with experience supporting complex engineering, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing organizations through high-growth, zero-to-one scaling, and organizational transformation. I specialize in building recruiting engines that attract top talent, strengthening hiring manager capability, and designing data-driven strategies that align talent decisions with business goals.

My approach combines people-focused leadership, operational excellence, and process modernization. I partner with executives, HR, and cross-functional teams to shape workforce plans, elevate hiring culture, and improve quality of hire, time-to-fill, and candidate experience.

From Boeing to JetZero, I’ve led impactful recruiting strategies, built pipelines for mission-critical roles, improved recruiting systems, and delivered scalable hiring solutions that support long-term organizational success.

Highlights

Background

Background

Background

🧭 Strategic TA leader with experience delivering high-impact hiring across aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing

🤝 Trusted advisor to executives on talent strategy, org design, succession planning, and workforce transformation

📊 Built data-driven recruiting systems, optimized hiring processes, and accelerated hiring velocity across organizations

🚀 Scaled recruiting operations for complex technical roles and zero-to-one startup growth 

🌍 Advanced inclusive hiring by designing DEI-focused sourcing, outreach, and candidate engagement strategies

💼 Led and developed recruiting teams, enabling leaders through coaching, training, and change management

Skills

Background

Background

• Talent Strategy & Acquisition

• Organizational Development

• Workforce & Succession Planning

• HR Analytics (Workday, Tableau)

• Stakeholder Partnership & Executive Coaching

• Change Management

• Culture Building & Retention

• Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing

• Team Leadership & Development

• Process Optimization

• Employee Experience Design

Interests

Background

Interests

 When I’m not hiring top talent and helping teams thrive through thoughtful HR strategies, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, relaxing at local beaches, and exploring new places. I’m always up for a new adventure, whether it’s finding a great local spot or taking a spontaneous trip. Music and movies are a big part of my downtime, and I believe in living life to the fullest and appreciating the moments that matter most.

Experience

 

JetZero

Lead Recruiter (Nov 2025 – Present) 

• Lead the Talent Acquisition strategy for JetZero’s next-generation blended-wing-body aircraft program and the Greensboro site buildout.

• Build the recruiting engine powering JetZero’s rapid growth, sourcing, engaging, and hiring top aerospace, engineering, test, and advanced manufacturing talent.

• Partner directly with executives on workforce planning, role design, organizational structure, and multi-year talent roadmaps for the program ramp.

• Deliver market-informed compensation insights across salary, equity, and relocation to drive competitive, strategic hiring decisions.

• Create scalable hiring workflows, ATS processes, and recruiting systems tailored to a fast-moving aerospace startup environment.

• Design transparent, high-touch, candidate-centric experiences that reflect JetZero’s mission, culture, and operational pace.


The Boeing Company

Talent Acquisition Lead (Mar 2022 – Oct 2025)

• Own recruitment strategy for Boeing’s Commercial Airplanes Engineering and Aerospace Safety divisions.

• Led a group of full cycle recruiters 

• Source, engage, and hire top-tier technical talent for mission-critical programs.

• Align with executives to define hiring needs, craft compelling job stories, and guide talent decisions.

• Provide market-informed compensation strategy (base, bonus, relo, etc.).

• Build inclusive, high-touch candidate experiences from first contact to offer.

• Leverage Workday + Tableau to drive insights, speed, and hiring outcomes. 

 

HR Business Partner (Oct 2024 – Mar 2025)

• Supported high-security business units including Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems and Phantom Works.

• Partnered with leadership to drive org design, succession planning, and employee relations.

• Delivered data-driven insights for headcount, attrition, and engagement trends.

• Improved team morale by leading coaching conversations and facilitating difficult transitions.

• Collaborated with HR Centers of Excellence on complex issues and people strategies.

 

Ashley Furniture Industries

Senior Recruiter (Nov 2021 – Feb 2022)

• Owned the recruitment strategy for the Etna, OH manufacturing hub.

• Built job families, forecasted headcount needs, and filled roles at scale.

• Partnered with plant leadership to reduce turnover and increase hiring speed.

• Coached hiring managers on best practices and candidate engagement.


 

Tupperware Brands

Sales & Recruitment Manager (Oct 2017 – Oct 2021)

• Managed a diverse team of 72 recruiters and sales associates.

• Delivered over $500K in annual team sales while scaling operations across multiple markets.

• Designed and led recruitment campaigns to expand team reach and performance.

• Trained team members on leadership, goal-setting, and time management.


 

Snider-Blake Personnel

HR Generalist (Feb 2021 – Apr 2021)

• Built and implemented compliance-focused onboarding and training programs.

• Managed employee relations and site-level HR operations.

• Sourced candidates for high-volume roles and improved speed-to-hire metrics.


Contact Me

 Whether you’re looking for someone to elevate your culture, lead your talent strategy, or speak on what it means to build people-first workplaces, I’d love to connect. Let’s build something better, together.

✉️ Email: jacob.r.bair@icloud.com

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