Talent Acquisition Partner (Specialist)

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: To plan, coordinate and administer Recruitment activities for Managerial, Professional, Production, and Maintenance positions within Kia Georgia Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to identify, attract, and hire top talent for salaried and hourly positions resulting from attrition, promotions, transfers, and organizational growth. Develop and execute sourcing strategies utilizing internal talent pipelines, external recruiting channels, professional networks, workforce partners, and recruitment agencies. Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, establish candidate qualifications, review applicant pools, facilitate candidate selection, and provide guidance throughout the hiring process. Coordinate and facilitate interviews for professional, technical, leadership, and hourly positions, ensuring a positive candidate experience and adherence to company hiring standards. Manage candidate workflow from application through offer acceptance and onboarding, ensuring timely movement through assessments, background checks, pre-employment requirements, and start-date readiness. Maintain and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS), ensuring accurate candidate data, compliance documentation, recruitment metrics, and reporting. Administer relocation programs for salaried hires, serving as a liaison between candidates, relocation vendors, and internal stakeholders while managing exception requests and policy interpretation. Generate and analyze weekly, monthly, and ad hoc staffing reports, providing workforce insights, recruitment metrics, and hiring forecasts to leadership and external recruiting partners. Support and administer internal career advancement programs, including Team Member Transfer Systems, Career Opportunity Programs, Maintenance Certification Programs, Team Leader Selection initiatives, and salaried internal mobility opportunities. Collaborate with HR leadership to develop, implement, and continuously improve employment policies, staffing procedures, workforce planning strategies, and workforce control processes for hourly and salaried team members. Design and execute innovative recruitment marketing and advertising strategies to strengthen employer branding and attract qualified talent in competitive labor markets. Build and maintain strong partnerships with Tier I and Tier II recruiting agencies, educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and community partners to support hiring objectives. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company employment regulations, policies, and diversity hiring initiatives. Participate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, workforce planning efforts, and other Human Resources programs that support organizational objectives. Experience building and enhancing recruiting programs that improve process consistency, candidate experience, and organizational effectiveness. The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to a team member in this classification. Qualifications & Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in human resource or Related field and 5+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition, Executive recruiting, or Talent Acquisition experience. Proven success managing full-cycle recruitment and talent sourcing strategies. Strong business acumen, analytical, project management, and communication skills. Ability to influence and build partnerships with senior leaders and key stakeholders. Demonstrated sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential matters. Experience using ATS platforms, recruiting metrics, and workforce planning tools. Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access. Experience with SAP system preferred. Have strong administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate high volume applicant flow. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kia Corp.