Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter - Temporary

ContiTech; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking an experienced Sr. HR Generalist to partner with leaders in Fairlawn, OH, delivering talent acquisition, compensation initiatives, and core HR programs for a diverse manufacturing organization.

This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting, HR operations, and continuous improvement to enable business success. You will support salary offers, market pricing, job evaluations, and HR analytics while ensuring compliance with policies and employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• 3 years of Human Resources experience, including full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience recruiting technical, manufacturing, engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, sales, or professional positions.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Knowledge of compensation principles and experience supporting salary recommendations and job evaluations.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for professional, technical, and leadership roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs and success profiles.
• Develop sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines.
• Screen candidates, conduct behavioral interviews, coordinate panels, and facilitate decisions.
• Manage candidate communications, offers, background checks, and onboarding.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Hiring manager partnership

Compensation principles

Interviewing

Communication

Prioritization

MS Office & HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA/PSY

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR (preferred)

Tools

ATS

HRIS platforms

Job description

Company Description

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. HR Generalist, you will serve as a trusted HR partner supporting full-cycle recruitment, compensation initiatives, and core HR programs for a diverse manufacturing organization.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As an HR Generalist, you will partner with leaders across the business to deliver talent acquisition, compensation, and HR operational support. This role plays a key part in attracting top talent, supporting compensation programs, and ensuring efficient HR processes that enable business success. This role will be based in Fairlawn, Ohio.

Talent Acquisition

• Lead the full-cycle recruiting process for professional, technical, and leadership positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, required qualifications, competencies, and success profiles.
• Develop sourcing strategies and proactively identify talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Screen candidates, conduct behavioral interviews, coordinate interview panels, and facilitate hiring decisions.
• Manage candidate communications, offers, background checks, and onboarding activities.
• Build talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill and recurring positions while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

Compensation & HR Support

• Support salary offers, promotions, job evaluations, market pricing, and other compensation activities.
• Assist managers with compensation guidelines and HR policies.
• Prepare HR analyses, reports, and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Participate in annual compensation programs, including salary planning and incentive administration.

HR Operations

• Support employee lifecycle activities, including hiring, onboarding, organizational changes, and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and HR processes.
• Maintain HR systems and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Perform other HR-related duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned based on business needs.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting and HR processes.
• Support HR projects and initiatives that enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide insights to support workforce planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• 3 years of Human Resources experience, including full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience recruiting technical, manufacturing, engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, sales, or professional positions.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Knowledge of compensation principles and experience supporting salary recommendations and job evaluations.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HR systems.

Preferred

• Manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting compensation programs.
• Experience with ATS and HRIS platforms.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar HR certification.

Additional Information

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply.

To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.