Recruitment Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Oakes Kia | North Kansas City, MO
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $45,000-$55,000 annually

About the Role

Looking to start or grow your career in Talent Acquisition? Oakes Auto Group is looking for a motivated, organized, and people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing recruiting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, staying organized, and helping people take the next step in their careers. Whether your background is in recruiting, customer service, sales, hospitality, retail leadership, or administration, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed and grow. Established in 2010, Oakes Auto Group is family-owned and locally operated, with a culture built around stability, growth, and long-term career development. We believe in promoting from within and creating opportunities for our employees to build lasting careers.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• Career growth across multiple stores
• Locally owned and operated
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

What You'll Do

• RReview applications and identify qualified candidates for a variety of positions across the organization.
• Guide candidates through our structured Road to Hire process while providing a professional and positive hiring experience.
• Schedule interviews, coordinate calendars, communicate with hiring managers, and keep candidates informed throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain candidate records within Hireology and other recruiting systems while managing job postings and recruiting activity.
• Review Culture Index results using established company guidelines.
• Coordinate background checks and assist with offer letter preparation.
• Maintain recruiting spreadsheets, reports, and hiring trackers.
• Re-engage previous candidates when new career opportunities become available.
• Support career fairs, hiring events, school partnerships, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Partner closely with the Recruiting Manager and dealership leaders to help meet hiring goals across multiple dealership locations.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in staying organized. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career in recruiting or human resources. Previous recruiting experience is helpful but not required. We value strong communication skills, a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the motivation to learn. We'll provide the training. You bring the drive to grow.

What Makes YOU a Good Fit?

• You're looking to start a career in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources.
• You don't have recruiting or HR experience yet, but you're eager to learn-we'll provide the training.
• You enjoy building relationships and talking with people every day.
• You're organized and can successfully manage multiple priorities.
• You communicate professionally through phone, email, text, and in person.
• You take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments.
• You learn new technology and processes quickly.
• You enjoy solving problems and finding ways to improve processes.
• You maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
• You enjoy working as part of a team while also being self-motivated.
• You're looking for more than just a job-you want a long-term career with opportunities to grow.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a standard background check
• Strong reliability and consistent attendance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• No previous recruiting or Human Resources experience required-we'll provide the training.
• Experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, retail, administrative support, or other people-focused roles is a plus but not required.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and grow.

About Oakes Auto Group

Oakes Auto Group is a locally owned and rapidly growing dealership group serving the Kansas City metro. We take pride in creating a workplace that feels supportive, grounded, and people-first. Our teams across North Kansas City, Olathe, and Kansas City operate with a shared focus on teamwork, personal growth, and doing right by our customers and our community.

We invest heavily in training, development, and internal promotion because we want our people to build long-term careers here, not just hold short-term jobs. Our stores value open communication, accountability, and a winning attitude, and we genuinely celebrate our employees' successes and milestones.

Beyond the walls of our dealerships, we stay active in the community through local partnerships, volunteer opportunities, charity drives, and events that bring people together. We're proud to represent a brand that is known for its culture, its commitment to service, and its belief that great people create great experiences.

If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and make an impact, Oakes Auto Group is a place where you can build your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.