Director of Talent Acquisition & Executive Recruiting

Position OverviewInternational Motors creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus™ school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve.We currently have a great opportunity for a Director of Talent Acquisition & Executive Recruiting.The Director of Talent Acquisition & Executive Recruiting is responsible for leading the company's enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy to attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent. This position provides strategic leadership for the internal Talent Acquisition team while managing the organization's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partner to ensure efficient, high-quality hiring at our corporate location and across multiple manufacturing facilities, in addition the individual will serve as the organization's executive recruiter who will partner directly with senior business leaders to shape executive search strategy, assess leadership talent, bring external market insight to the table, and help the company make stronger, faster, and more confident leadership decisions.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Talent AcquisitionDevelop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's business objectives, growth initiatives, and workforce plans.Partner with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, and plant leadership to anticipate workforce needs and develop proactive recruiting strategies.Monitor labor market trends, workforce demographics, and competitive hiring practices to position the organization as an employer of choice.Executive RecruitingLead executive and senior leadership searches Develop and maintain relationships with passive executive candidates and industry networks.Partner with senior leaders to define leadership competencies and organizational capability needs.Conduct executive interviews, candidate evaluations, and offer negotiations.Ensure a confidential, professional, and high-touch candidate experience throughout the executive recruitment process.Talent Acquisition Team LeadershipLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team Establish performance goals, service standards, and recruiting metrics for the team.Promote continuous learning, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.Ensure consistency in recruiting processes, interviewing practices, and candidate experience across all locations.RPO Partnership ManagementStakeholder PartnershipServe as a strategic advisor to executives, business leaders, and hiring managers on talent acquisition best practices.Consult on hiring strategies, compensation competitiveness, and labor market conditions.Provide reporting on recruiting performance.Talent Acquisition OperationsUtilize recruiting analytics to drive continuous improvement and data-informed decision making.Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, OFCCP requirements. Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree and at least 11 years of human resources experienceAt least 6 years of management experienceORMaster's degree and at least 9 years of human resources experienceAt least 6 years of management experienceORAt least 14 years of human resources experienceAt least 6 years of management experienceAdditional RequirementsQualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)Desired SkillsProgressive Talent Acquisition experience, including executive recruiting.Leadership experience managing Talent Acquisition teams.Experience supporting manufacturing, corporate, engineering, and supply chain organizations.Experience managing an external Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider or strategic recruiting vendor.Demonstrated success recruiting executive leaders and hard-to-fill talent.Proven success in large, complex, matrixed organizationsStrong business acumen and comfort operating with senior executivesAbility to assess executive talent beyond résumé fit, including leadership readiness, risk, and long-term scalabilityStrong judgment, discretion, and executive presenceExperience influencing high-level stakeholders and managing confidential searchesStrong knowledge of employment law, recruiting technologies, and talent analytics.Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.Benefits and CompensationThis position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting .The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.Company OverviewAbout TRATONWith its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.About InternationalFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.