Talent Acquisition Partner (Specialist)

General Summary

To plan, coordinate and administer Recruitment activities for Managerial, Professional, Production, and Maintenance positions within Kia Georgia

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Lead full-cycle recruiting for salaried and hourly positions to support organizational staffing needs. 
•  Develop and execute sourcing strategies through internal talent pipelines, external recruiting channels, and community partnerships. 
•  Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, identify qualified candidates, and guide hiring decisions. 
•  Manage candidates through the recruitment lifecycle, from application through onboarding. 
•  Maintain applicant tracking systems (ATS), ensuring data integrity, compliance, and accurate reporting. 
•  Prepare and analyze staffing metrics, recruitment reports, and workforce planning data. 
•  Support the development and enhancement of employment policies, staffing processes, and workforce strategies. 
•  Create and implement recruitment marketing initiatives to strengthen employer branding and attract talent. 
•  Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, workforce agencies, and community organizations. 
•  Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and diversity hiring initiatives. 
•  Participate in HR projects, process improvements, and workforce planning activities to support business objectives.

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 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.