Senior Recruiter - Automotive

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Recruiter to join our team. This is a unique, hybrid role designed for a talent acquisition specialist who also wants to maintain exposure and contribute to broader HR operations.

In this position, your primary focus will be on finding top-tier talent within the fast-paced automotive sector, while dedicating a meaningful portion of your time to supporting daily HR operations and generalist initiatives. You will play a key role in driving our hiring strategy while helping maintain a supportive, compliant, and highly engaged workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process for automotive roles, including engineering, supply chain, network development, aftersales, and corporate functions.
• Sourcing Strategy: Proactively source passive candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, industry networking, and referrals.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their technical requirements, team dynamics, and business goals.
• Candidate Experience: Act as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring a transparent, respectful, and professional interview process.
• Market Intelligence: Stay updated on automotive industry hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability.

HR Operations & Generalist Support

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate seamless onboarding for new hires to ensure a strong start, and manage professional offboarding processes.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and workplace concerns.
• HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records, update internal databases (HRIS), and assist with monthly HR reporting.
• Performance Management: Assist in driving annual and mid-year performance review cycles, support managers in setting clear objectives, and help facilitate employee development plans.
• Compliance & Policies: Ensure all HR practices align with local labor laws and internal company guidelines.
• Culture & Engagement: Assist in driving employee engagement initiatives, performance review cycles, and training programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of recruitment experience, with a strong track record in the automotive industry (e.g., manufacturing, dealerships, EV technology, or auto components).
• HR Exposure: Proven experience or strong exposure to HR generalist duties (performance management, onboarding, compliance, or HR administration).
• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Tools: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and HRIS platforms.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).