Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager

We are AUTOKINITON 

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

As the Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead and optimize the recruitment process, bringing extensive expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition, sourcing strategies, and hiring best practices. This role will oversee a team of recruiters, ensuring efficient hiring processes while collaborating with department leaders to meet workforce needs. The ideal candidate will drive employer branding efforts, enhance candidate experience, and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

·     Develop plans and champion strategies to support recruitment efforts at all levels in the organization.

·     Assist in the branding strategy execution to attract talent to the company (billboards, website, career fairs, intern/co-op programs, etc.).

·     Manages company college relations and intern programs.

·     Monitor and support plant level recruiting efforts as needed.

·     Assist with writing recruitment advertisements for posting in internet, and other recruiting sources.

·     Assists with recruiting and screening of candidates for employment, conducting reference checks, and processing of offer letters.

·     Assisting with preparation and post job postings.

·     Analyze Required to Operate (RTO) metrics on a weekly/daily basis, provide methods for improvement.

·     Assist with creation and review of job descriptions and maintain continuity for company.

·     Oversee bi-yearly updates to Talent Acquisition Playbooks.

·     Provide interim, on-site plant support as needed.

·     Oversee and guide the recruitment team, including recruiters and 3rd party contractors.

·     Provide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members and plant recruiting resources.

·     Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to meet business goals.

·     Monitor hiring metrics (ex. Time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire) and optimize recruitment processes.

·     Up-to-date knowledge of HR regulations, laws, and various HR processes (recruiting, organization development, leadership development, etc.).

·     Strong employee relations, problem resolution, and customer service skills.

·     Excellent organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking abilities.

·     Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented approach.

·     Effective and professional communication across multiple formats (email, telephone, documents, presentations).

·     Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Database).  

This salary-exempt role is a part of our human resources team and reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Required experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university studying business administration, human resource management, or any other applicable course of study.
• Five (5) years plus talent acquisition experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM preferred.
• Recruiting Interface Systems at an intermediate level a plus.
• UKG Pro HRIS at an intermediate level a plus.

Working conditions:

·       We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our corporate office in New Boston, MI and supports our corporate team, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

·       Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

·       Willow Metro Park

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

•          Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

•          Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

•          Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

•          Learning and Development:We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.