Senior Recruiter

Komatsu; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning & development

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full life cycle recruitment for technical trades and critical roles at our brand new office near Mesa Gateway Airport. You will partner with hiring managers, source via traditional and innovative channels, conduct interviews, and manage offers with a focus on compliance and employment branding.

The role emphasizes relationship building, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full life cycle recruitment experience with focus on business requirements and results.
• Experience recruiting for trades (construction, mining, manufacturing, field staff, service) and other critical roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders and HR partners to understand resource needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to execute high-volume recruiting.
• Experience using social media for recruitment and ATS platforms.
• Adaptability with various technologies and systems (HRIS, productivity tools, data management).
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail; proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Execute full life cycle recruitment including sourcing, postings, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offer management.
• Recruit for multiple positions across diverse disciplines, with emphasis on hard-to-fill technical trades.
• Develop and nurture relationships with hiring managers.
• Source high-quality candidates using traditional and innovative channels (social media, postings, networking, referrals, career fairs, database mining).
• Conduct phone and in-person interviews with candidates at all levels.
• Negotiate compensation in coordination with HR partners and hiring managers.
• Promote Komatsu's employer brand throughout recruitment activities.
• Coordinate end-to-end process among candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Offer negotiation

HR compliance

Relationship management

Employer branding

ATS usage

Travel willingness

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

As a Senior Recruiter, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of Komatsu by attracting top talent to join our team. You'll lead the charge in executing the full life cycle recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting engaging interviews and managing offers. This role is all about finding the best and brightest for our technical trades positions and other critical roles that are essential to our success. You'll build strong relationships with hiring managers, use innovative strategies to source high-quality candidates, and promote Komatsu's employment brand with enthusiasm. Your expertise in negotiating compensation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements will be key to maintaining our high standards. Join us in driving the recruitment process and making a lasting impact on our organization in this onsite role at our brand new office by the Mesa Gateway Airport!

Key Job Responsibilities

• Execute full life cycle recruitment process, which includes candidate sourcing, job postings, screening, interviewing, reference checking, and offer management
• Recruit and manage multiple position requirements, across a wide variety of disciplines paying particular attention to technical trades positions and other critical “hard to find” technical roles
• Develop strong relationships with hiring managers
• Source high-quality candidates using both traditional and innovative strategies and tools including social media, website postings, networking, advertising, employee referrals, career fairs, and database mining
• Conduct phone and in-person interviews with candidates of all levels
• Negotiate and align compensation in conjunction with the HR Business Partners and hiring managers
• Actively promote and build Komatsu’s employment brand with candidates and through all recruitment activities
• Drive and coordinate the process between candidates, hiring managers, and HR Business Partners through the end-to-end recruiting cycle
• Influence, support and maintain recruitment process and systems
• Ensure all recruitment activities performed are fully compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements by country and state/province
• Work within and update the Application Tracking System to ensure data integrity

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5+ years of full life cycle recruitment experience with a strong focus on understanding business requirements and delivering results (preferably within the construction, mining, heavy equipment, or engineering industry).
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience recruiting for a range of roles, including trades (construction, mining, manufacturing, plant), field staff, service, and support personnel
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and HR business partners, gaining deep insights into the daily operations and translating that into the resource needs of the organization.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Outstanding organizational and recruitment execution skills, with the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Extensive experience using social media tools for recruitment, including Applicant Tracking software.
• Demonstrated adaptability and proficiency in learning and utilizing a wide range of technologies and systems, including but not limited to recruitment platforms, HRIS, productivity tools, and data management software
• Strong administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% or as required.

Additional Information

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.