Orion Talent Recruiting News

Orion Talent has received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards program, through the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.

The shortage of skilled labor in the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) has reached a critical point, jeopardizing shipbuilding timelines and essential operations. In response, Orion Talent is proud to announce its Navy-funded partnership with BlueForge Alliance (BFA), which focuses on recruiting next generation workforce members and securing top talent for critical roles across the MIB supply base.

Orion Talent is thrilled to announce the appointment of Pramod Patil as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, innovation, and strategy, Pramod will spearhead the technological advancements that will drive the company's future growth and success.

Orion Talent is proud to announce its participation in the 4+1 Commitment, a national initiative designed to enhance the lives of military spouses through a focus on employment, education, health & wellness, and community connections, with the added power of strong support networks.

Orion Talent is proud to announce its continued recognition in HRO Today's 2024 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO).

With Greg Summers’ leadership, Orion Talent is not only positioned as a leader in Military Search Solutions, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Recruitment Marketing, and Workforce Development Solutions, but is poised to strengthen its industry impact in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Aviation Maintenance, and Semiconductors.

Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated. Even with hundreds of employers in the running, the veterans program at Orion ICS, LLC stood out from the rest. Congratulations to Orion ICS, LLC on this outstanding achievement!

Orion Talent's Collin Hannigan, Vice President, Client Solutions, contributed an article to Aviation Pros, highlighting veterans as the solution to the aviation industry talent shortage.

Orion Talent announces the launch of its best-in-class Military Hiring Solution for the Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Industry. This innovative service will help alleviate the critical shortage of Aircraft Mechanics in the Aerospace sector, a challenge exacerbated by an aging workforce and high barriers to entry for early-career professionals.

FEAM Aero, the largest leading provider of aircraft line maintenance services in the United States, has announced a strategic partnership with Orion Talent, a top-tier talent solutions provider headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies as they join forces to address the growing demand for skilled aviation professionals, with a specific focus on recruiting military veterans.

Orion CEO Sarah Peiker joins Forbes Human Resources Council discussion about strategies and practical tips for HR recruiters to enhance their onboarding process.

Orion Talent is proud to announce its status as a Corporate Member of the Navy League of the United States (NLUS) and as a sponsor of the Center for Maritime Strategy (CMS). This strategic alliance will address key trends in industrial labor markets and challenges faced by employers in the maritime defense sector. Orion Talent is honored to contribute to crucial conversations and focused research in collaboration with NLUS and CMS.

Orion Talent CEO Sarah Peiker is proud to join the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPOA) Advisory Board in 2024. The RPOA Advisory Board provides strategic guidance, expertise, and connections to the organization to ensure it meets its strategic objectives and aligns with its leadership compass.

Orion Talent proudly announces a strategic partnership with Tooling U-SME, revolutionizing the approach to building a skilled, entry-level talent pipeline for the manufacturing industry. This collaboration aims to build a diverse talent pool of military candidates certified in Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RFM), Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA), and Electric Vehicles Fundamentals (EVF).

Orion CEO Sarah Peiker recently contributed to this Forbes Human Resources Council article.

What’s coming in 2024 for manufacturing hiring? Orion VP of Business Development, Collin Hannigan, recently shared his predictions and advice in a Guest Blog post for Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

Orion Talent CEO Sarah Peiker has been named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion category in the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

November 9, 2023 (Cary, NC)- U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Orion Talent as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards Ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor on November 8, 2023.

With pay transparency legislation sweeping the nation, Orion Talent Sarah Peiker shared strategies to get the most from embracing it in the HRO Today October 2023 magazine issue.

Orion CEO Sarah Peiker recently contributed to this Forbes Human Resources Council article.

Orion Talent’s TJ Freno recently had an insightful discussion with Axios reporter Emily Peck about the benefits and challenges that pay transparency is ushering into the labor market.

Orion Talent, a leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Talent Solutions firm, is thrilled to announce its recognition as an Overall Enterprise RPO Leader on HRO Today's prestigious 2023 Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings: RPO list. This achievement marks Orion Talent's highest ranking to date, underscoring the company's commitment to delivering top-notch talent solutions.

Orion’s VP of Talent Acquisition, Rachel Ward, recently spoke with Business Insider's Noah Sheidlower about the effect of pay transparency laws on the labor market as New York prepares to implement pay transparency legislation.

Sarah Peiker, Orion Talent CEO, writes for the Forbes Human Resource Council.

Orion Talent, a leading talent acquisition firm specializing in military and veteran recruitment, is delighted to announce its partnership with the American Petroleum Institute (API), the esteemed trade association representing the oil and natural gas industry. Through this collaboration, Orion Talent will sponsor API certification for military members transitioning to civilian careers in the oil and gas sector, facilitating their placement into meaningful roles with industry partners.

Orion Talent CEO Sarah Peiker contributes to this Forbes Human Resources Council Expert Panel discussion.

Orion's Tim Sweeney, Vice President, Business Development, writes for Manufacturing.net

Orion's Chris Casanave, Director of Talent Acquisition, writes for Semiconductor Digest.

Orion Talent is proud to announce it has joined Everest Group’s Impact Sourcing Pledge to connect hundreds of thousands of under-represented individuals to new jobs.

Sarah Peiker, Orion Talent CEO, writes for the Forbes Human Resource Council

Sarah Peiker, Orion Talent CEO, writes for the Forbes Human Resource Council

The U.S. Department of Labor announced today its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service has signed a memorandum of understanding with seven new partners for the agency’s Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot.