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Irma Peña

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Engineering | Manufacturing | Defense) at BAE Systems
📍 United States

Irma Peña is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with 20 years of experience specializing in hard-to-find talent for the defense, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. She is AIRS certified and holds a Leadership Coaching Certification. Colleagues describe her as professional, an excellent business partner, and a great team player.

Outside of her corporate role, Irma is deeply committed to supporting the military community. She serves as the volunteer Vice President for the Southern California Chapter of USA Cares, an organization that provides financial and advocacy support to post-9/11 military families.

Unique fact: Irma was awarded membership in the "Diamond Club" for exceeding her annual goals by 131%, earning an all-expenses-paid vacation.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Engineering | Manufacturing | Defense)
Location
United States
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Veteran Advocacy
Demonstrates a strong commitment to the military community through her volunteer leadership at USA Cares and by championing veteran hiring and support initiatives.
Strategic Recruiting
Focuses on full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized roles in defense and manufacturing, leveraging 20 years of experience to build strong talent pipelines.
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Career

Work history

5-2018 - 12-2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Engineering | Manufacturing | Defense)
BAE Systems
2-2016 - 8-2022
Volunteer Work: Vice President Southern CA Chapter
USA Cares
6-2017 - 5-2018
Senior Recruiter/National Accounts Division
NSC Technologies, LLC
2-2017 - 9-2017
PT - HR Consultant / Legal Recruiter
Banker's Hill Law Firm, A.P.C.
3-2016 - 6-2017
Third Party Planning Department
Q.E.D. Systems, Inc.
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Education
2012 - 2013
HR Certification Program
California State University San Marcos
2018 - 2019
Leadership Coaching Certification Program
John Maxwell Group
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