Automotive R&D Recruiter — Talent & Pipeline Builder

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium benefits

Disability & life insurance

Generous PTO

Global environment

Competitive salary

Retirement planning

HSA/FSA access

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a results-driven Recruiter to support talent acquisition across our North American R&D org. You will manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and professional roles, build strong pipelines, and partner with HR leadership to drive hiring effectiveness.

You will engage with universities, industry partners, and hiring teams to ensure a smooth candidate experience and compliant processes while contributing to Hyundai's mobility vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, automotive, manufacturing, or corporate positions preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple requisitions and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating offers, and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing strategies including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, networking, and industry events.
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Prepare and extend employment offers in partnership with HR leadership and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the ATS.
• Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• Participate in employer branding initiatives and recruiting events, including career fairs, university partnerships, and networking opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, professional organizations, and external talent communities to support long-term talent acquisition strategies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify opportunities for improving recruiting processes and hiring effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and recruiting procedures.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular updates regarding candidate pipelines, hiring progress, and market trends.
• Support special projects and broader HR initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Interviewing

Candidate assessment

Relationship-building

Sourcing strategies

Communication skills

Time management

ATS/HRIS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR / Business / Communications / Psychology

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

SAP SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a results-driven Recruiter to support talent acquisition across our North American R&D org. You will manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and professional roles, build strong pipelines, and partner with HR leadership to drive hiring effectiveness.

You will engage with universities, industry partners, and hiring teams to ensure a smooth candidate experience and compliant processes while contributing to Hyundai's mobility vision.