Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description:

Position Summary:

As the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be accountable for owning and directing full life cycle recruiting for your assigned business areas. Your duties will include serving as a strategic advisor with various levels of leadership, internal stakeholders and Human Resources Business Partners to proactively identify recruitment needs. Under the guidance of the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will develop and execute recruitment strategies that attract and hire top talent.

Primary Duties:

• Build and keep strong relationships with hiring managers, including working with them to figure out what they need and how to source qualified candidates.
• Perform full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned requisitions, including maintaining the offer process and salary negotiations
• Guide positive candidate engagement, providing an excellent candidate and internal customer experience
• Create and implement strategies around marketing, sourcing, inclusive recruitment, and other key processes
• Collaborate with hiring managers on recruitment related concepts, systems, processes and procedures through planned training events and candidate interactions.
• Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company.
• Assist with additional recruitment initiatives such as Employer Branding, Employee Referral Programs, Early Career and Candidate Experience as needed.
• Ensure the hiring process complies with company policies/procedures, employment laws, and related regulations.
• Periodically be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Education and Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience working in a large corporate, retained or contingent search agency, inclusive of 2+ years of experience assisting Director level and above hiring managers
• Associate or Bachelor's degree (2 or 4 years) or equivalent experience
• Strong background and knowledge in all recruiting components including sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing, and relationship management.
• Must possess strong organizational experience, be a strategic thinker, and be a self-starter.
• Must be able to work proactively and resolve intricate issues using sound business judgment.
• Strong computer know-how and experience working within an applicant tracking system - Workday preferred.
• Experience interacting effectively with all levels of the organization, as well as the public.
• Excellent oral and written communication techniques and effective presentation experiences.
• Aptitude to maintain multiple tasks/deadlines
• Project management experience preferred

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment, Remote, or Hybrid
• Remote work eligible if your permanent residence is in the following states: FL, IN, KY, MI, OH, SC, TN, TX, NC

Position Type:

Regular

Additional Locations:

Additional Information:

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing [email protected] with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.