Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead

Kia Corp.; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Corp. in the United States is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader to drive full-cycle recruitment for managerial, professional, production, and maintenance roles at Kia Georgia.

You will develop sourcing strategies, partner with hiring managers, coordinate interviews, and lead candidate workflow from application to onboarding. The role requires 5+ years in talent acquisition, strong communication, analytical and project management skills, and experience with ATS and workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor2s 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to identify, attract, and hire top talent for salaried and hourly positions resulting from attrition, promotions, transfers, and organizational growth.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies utilizing internal talent pipelines, external recruiting channels, professional networks, workforce partners, and recruitment agencies.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, establish candidate qualifications, review applicant pools, facilitate candidate selection, and provide guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews for professional, technical, leadership, and hourly positions, ensuring a positive candidate experience and adherence to company hiring standards.
• Manage candidate workflow from application through offer acceptance and onboarding, ensuring timely movement through assessments, background checks, pre-employment requirements, and start-date readiness.
• Maintain and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS), ensuring accurate candidate data, compliance documentation, recruitment metrics, and reporting.
• Administer relocation programs for salaried hires, serving as a liaison between candidates, relocation vendors, and internal stakeholders while managing exception requests and policy interpretation.
• Generate and analyze weekly, monthly, and ad hoc staffing reports, providing workforce insights, recruitment metrics, and hiring forecasts to leadership and external recruiting partners.
• Support and administer internal career advancement programs, including Team Member Transfer Systems, Career Opportunity Programs, Maintenance Certification Programs, Team Leader Selection initiatives, and salaried internal mobility opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to develop, implement, and continuously improve employment policies, staffing procedures, workforce planning strategies, and workforce control processes for hourly and salaried team members.
• Design and execute innovative recruitment marketing and advertising strategies to strengthen employer branding and attract qualified talent in competitive labor markets.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Tier I and Tier II recruiting agencies, educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and community partners to support hiring objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company employment regulations, policies, and diversity hiring initiatives.
• Participate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, workforce planning efforts, and other Human Resources programs that support organizational objectives.
• Experience building and enhancing recruiting programs that improve process consistency, candidate experience, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Influence & partnerships

Education

Bachelor2s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

SAP

Job description

Kia Corp. in the United States is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader to drive full-cycle recruitment for managerial, professional, production, and maintenance roles at Kia Georgia.

You will develop sourcing strategies, partner with hiring managers, coordinate interviews, and lead candidate workflow from application to onboarding. The role requires 5+ years in talent acquisition, strong communication, analytical and project management skills, and experience with ATS and workforce