Talent Acquisition Lead

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Job description

Job Description

THE COMPANY

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we've been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Clinton, MS location is seeking a Talent Acquisition Leader to join our Human Relations team. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is enthusiastic and has a passion for manufacturing recruitment.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

In the role you will be responsible for leading the local recruiting team in employee branding, pre-selection, interviewing, and onboarding of qualified candidates. We are building the best workforce in Mississippi to fuel the site's growth.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruiting for technical and professional positions. Aligning job posting and job description, sourcing candidates, pre-selection through phone screens, support hiring manager in selection process, employment offer negotiation, and onboarding (25% of time)

Lead Recruiting Operations by providing direction, coaching, and training to team of Talent Acquisition Specialists ensuring hiring needs of the plant are met in both timing and quality of hire (25% of time)

* Maintains daily recruiting dashboard and provides analytical and well documented reports to Management and Head of Human Relations
* Trains recruiters to perform resume searches on external databases
* Builds networks to find qualified candidates
* Researches and recommends new sources for the recruitment of active and passive candidates.

Strategic Workforce Initiatives (20% of time)

* Contributes to strategic workforce planning, HR Planning & Controlling, HR Reviews & Audits, Organizational Changes, Culture Development and Diversity Management
* Designs and implement overall local recruiting strategy, tactics, funnels, and procedures in line with Corporate requirements
* Develop and lead University Relations strategy beyond marketing at career fairs through intentional activities and partnerships
* Lead Skilled Trade Apprenticeship Program by partnering with local High Schools and Community Colleges

Project Management (15% of time)

* Support Local, Regional, and Global projects through data collection, planning, implementation, sustaining activities

Compliance and Auditing (15% of time)

* Manages Applicant Management, onboarding administration and other HR Services (if applicable)
* Steers maintenance of internal candidate database
* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations concerning employment and the interviewing process, including pre and post hire employment documentation.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

* Immediate Benefits
* Paid Time Off
* Tuition & Employee Discounts
* Annual Bonus
* Employer 401(k) Match

And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in related field
* 5+ years proven high volume recruiting experience in Manufacturing environment
* Proven sourcing skills to identify and attract passive candidates
* Experience implementing pre-selection tools to improve best fit and retention

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* HR Manager experience in manufacturing environment
* Master of Business Administration (MBA)
* Cross-functional Experience: Has gained insight into different departments / functions / BUs (through projects or assignments).
* Has successfully managed challenging conditions: Has demonstrated tenacity / persistence. Has a track record of success.
* Has successfully managed a project team.
* Has worked with various cultures e.g. in international projects. Has demonstrated intercultural sensitivity and inclusive behavior in the past.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

EEO Statement

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to or contact US Recruiting at . This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

About Continental

The Business Area Tires offers the perfect tires for a wide range of different applications - from cars, trucks and buses to special vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles. Through continuous investment in Research & Development, Continental makes a major contribution to safe, cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. The portfolio of the Business Area Tires includes services for the tire trade and for fleet applications, as well as digital management systems for tires.

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