Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Penske Corporation; Mooresville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Corporation seeks a Recruiter to support designated business units with recruiting and onboarding in a fast-paced, on-site environment in Mooresville, NC.

You will partner with HR leaders to manage requisitions, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and ensure a strong candidate experience from posting to onboarding. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Social Sciences, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• 2+ years of HR, recruiting, or HR operations experience preferred.
• Recruiting experience; technical recruiting a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; HRIS/ATS experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to interact with candidates, employees, and leaders.
• Exposure to immigration-related processes is a plus.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Adaptable, solutions-oriented mindset with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Create, post, and maintain job postings on internal and external boards.
• Review and screen resumes/applications and advance qualified candidates.
• Conduct phone/virtual screens and support in-person interviews.
• Coordinate interview schedules and candidate travel as applicable.
• Draft/refresh job descriptions with hiring managers.
• Maintain data and files in HR systems; ensure up-to-date documentation.
• Support onboarding and offboarding, including orientation and exits.
• Serve as HR resource for assigned business units and answer questions.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Professionalism

2+ years HR/recruiting experience

Recruiting experience (tech a plus)

MS Office proficiency

HRIS/ATS familiarity

Strong written/verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking & prioritization

Discretion with confidential info

Problem-solving & initiative

Ability to work on-site daily

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Social Sciences, or related field

Tools

HRIS/ATS platforms

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Mooresville, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1480

Supports assigned business units with recruiting, onboarding, and general HR needs in a fast-paced environment. This role is on-site and requires working in the office daily.

Position Summary

The Recruiter supports designated business units by delivering day-to-day Human Resources services, with an emphasis on recruiting and onboarding. Working closely with senior HR partners and business leaders, this role helps ensure a consistent, positive candidate and employee experience—from opening a requisition through a new hire’s first days on the job.

The Recruiter partners with hiring managers to plan and execute talent acquisition activities, including posting vacancies, developing sourcing strategies, managing applicant flow, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting the onboarding process. The HR Representative also builds strong relationships with managers and employees, serving as a first point of contact for HR questions and guidance.

This role is ideal for a Human Resources professional who wants broad exposure across HR while owning recruiting and onboarding responsibilities. Success in this position requires strong organization and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of professionalism. Initiative, timeliness, and accountability are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, post, and maintain job postings on internal and external job boards.
• Review and screen resumes/applications on a timely basis and move qualified candidates forward.
• Conduct phone/virtual screens, support in-person interviews, and help deliver a strong candidate experience.
• Coordinate interview schedules and candidate travel (as applicable).
• Partner with leaders to gather role requirements and draft/refresh job descriptions.
• Maintain accurate data and files in HR systems; ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire orientation and exit processes.
• Serve as an HR resource for assigned business units by answering questions and routing items appropriately.
• Learn and apply core HR disciplines (employee relations, policies, compliance, and HR operations) with guidance from senior HR partners.
• Collaborate with HR teammates on projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Social Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
• 2+ years of related HR, recruiting, or HR operations experience preferred.
• Strong interest in building a career in Human Resources.
• Recruiting experience (technical recruiting a plus).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS/ATS platforms is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with candidates, employees, and leaders.
• Exposure to immigration-related processes is a plus.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Adaptable, solutions-oriented mindset with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Ability to gather information, identify risks/issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, meets commitments, and drives work to completion.