Talent Acquisition Specialist

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to bebetter thanbest-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence,the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here. At Tenneco, we don’t hire passively and we don’t settle for average. In this role, you will drive talent acquisition with urgency, discipline, and a relentless focus on outcomes. You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR to understand talent needs, build smart recruiting strategies, and deliver high-quality talent that moves the business forward. This role is about creating momentum, building strong pipelines, and executing a hiring process that is fast, rigorous, and candidate focused. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand talent needs, align priorities, and build recruiting strategies that deliver results. Lead full-cycle recruiting for assigned openings including intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate management, and offer support. Build proactive sourcing strategies and talent pipelines to strengthen speed, quality, and consistency across hiring. Drive a strong candidate experience through clear communication, timely follow-up, and credible representation of Tenneco’s brand and culture. Manage requisitions and candidate activity within the applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate workflow management. Collaborate with hiring teams to review progress, address challenges, and keep searches moving efficiently. Use recruiting data, pipeline insight, and market feedback to identify trends, solve problems faster, and improve hiring outcomes. Recommend and support process improvements that simplify work, remove friction, and increase organizational velocity. Develop strong knowledge of Tenneco’s business, talent priorities, and workforce needs so recruiting efforts stay tightly aligned with the organization’s direction. Represent Tenneco in the market as a trusted, high-energy employer brand partner who can attract talent and build confidence with stakeholders. JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience. Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple openings, priorities, and stakeholder groups. Demonstrated success in sourcing talent, building pipelines, and driving hiring activity with speed and discipline. Experience working within an applicant tracking system and maintaining strong process accuracy and organization. Experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter or Indeed is preferred. Ability to use recruiting data and market insights to monitor progress, solve problems, and improve performance. Strong communication and partnership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, work effectively across levels of the organization, and present updates and recommendations clearly. Strong ownership mindset, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to execution. Experience supporting recruiting in a manufacturing, industrial, or automotive environment is preferred. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr