Talent Acquisition Partner (Specialist)

KIA Motors Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Georgia is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to plan, coordinate, and administer recruitment across managerial, professional, production, and maintenance roles. You will lead full-cycle hiring, partner with leadership, and manage an ATS to ensure compliant and efficient processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 5+ years in talent acquisition, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to drive workforce planning in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or related field with 5+ years in Talent Acquisition or Executive recruiting.
• Proven success in full-cycle recruitment and talent sourcing strategies.
• Strong business acumen, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and key stakeholders with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for salaried and hourly positions to support staffing needs.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies through internal pipelines, external channels, and community partnerships.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and guide hiring decisions.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Strong communication

Discretion/confidentiality

ATS experience

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ATS platforms

Job description

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To plan, coordinate and administer Recruitment activities for Managerial, Professional, Production, and Maintenance positions within Kia Georgia

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for salaried and hourly positions to support organizational staffing needs.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies through internal talent pipelines, external recruiting channels, and community partnerships.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, identify qualified candidates, and guide hiring decisions.
• Manage candidates through the recruitment lifecycle, from application through onboarding.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems (ATS), ensuring data integrity, compliance, and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and analyze staffing metrics, recruitment reports, and workforce planning data.
• Support the development and enhancement of employment policies, staffing processes, and workforce strategies.
• Create and implement recruitment marketing initiatives to strengthen employer branding and attract talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and diversity hiring initiatives.
• Participate in HR projects, process improvements, and workforce planning activities to support business objectives.

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to a team member in this classification.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Bachelor 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Experience with SAP system preferred.
• Have strong administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate high volume applicant flow.