Recruiter

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is building the future of American automotive manufacturing—and that future is powered by exceptional talent. As we accelerate toward our next stage of growth, we are seeking a Professional Recruiter in Columbia, SC. This role blends execution with strategy—balancing speed, quality, and experience—while helping build the teams that will power a new era for an iconic American brand. You’ll bring Scout Motors’ values to life through how you partner, communicate, and deliver results—operating with ownership, curiosity, and a strong commitment to people and craft in a metric-driven environment. This position reports into the Talent Acquisition Manager, Production & Quality.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, managing roles from intake through offer in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and recruiting for Engineering roles.
• Ability to manage, reinforce, and improve recruiting processes that support the Talent Acquisition model
• Confidence and judgment to drive alignment, influence behavior, and propose practical solutions that balance business needs with recruiting standards.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to set expectations, address resistance constructively, and keep stakeholders aligned and moving forward.
• Experience leveraging an ATS (Greenhouse experience is a plus) and sourcing tools to manage pipelines, document activity, and ensure process discipline and compliance.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset—comfortable identifying gaps, escalating appropriately, and improving how work gets done.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, collaborative orientation, enthusiastic attitude, growth mindset
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 10% of the time.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive manufacturing industry experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR to understand professional hiring needs, align priorities, and set clear expectations on timelines, candidate profiles, and market conditions.
• Provide regular updates on requisition status, applicant pool health, and hiring progress.
• Deliver a positive, value-driven experience for candidates and Hiring Managers through clear communication, responsiveness, and strong partnership.
• Own the end-to-end recruiting process for professional roles.
• Manage applicant pipelines, identify gaps, and adjust strategies to deliver timely, high-quality hires.
• Execute targeted sourcing and talent attraction strategies aligned with Scout Motors’ brand and values.
• Share labor market insights, talent availability, and competitive intelligence to guide hiring decisions.
• Operate in a KPI-driven environment with monthly hiring and performance targets.
• Accountable for recruiting metrics such as pipeline health, time-to-fill, and experience indicators.
• Leverage Greenhouse (ATS) to document recruiting activity accurately and ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Use sourcing and recruiting tools to build pipelines and drive efficiently.
• Represent Scout Motors at career fairs, hiring events, and community or industry engagements.
• Act as a brand ambassador, building authentic connections with the talent community.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED