Recruiter (MI)

Hyundai Motor Company • Irvine, CA

32d

About The Position

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a motivated, results-driven Recruiter to support talent acquisition across its North American Research & Development organization. The Recruiter partners with hiring managers and HR team members to identify, attract, and hire talent that supports the organization’s innovation and future mobility goals.

The role manages full-cycle recruitment for technical and professional positions, delivers a positive candidate experience, builds talent pipelines, and executes recruiting strategies. It also supports university and industry outreach and helps ensure efficient, compliant hiring processes. The Recruiter contributes to employer branding, recruiting events, process improvement, and broader Human Resources initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience supporting multiple requisitions and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS systems.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to identify passive candidates.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recruiting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to attend recruiting events, career fairs, and university outreach activities as needed.
• Strong customer-service mindset and commitment to delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, automotive, manufacturing, or corporate positions.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors.
• Automotive, R&D, or engineering recruiting experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, position requirements, and recruitment priorities.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, networking, and industry events.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Prepare and extend employment offers in partnership with HR leadership and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support onboarding activities to facilitate candidates’ transition to employees.
• Participate in employer branding initiatives and recruiting events, including career fairs, university partnerships, and networking opportunities.
• Build relationships with universities, professional organizations, and external talent communities to support long-term talent acquisition.
• Work with hiring managers to identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and hiring effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and recruiting procedures.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide updates on candidate pipelines, hiring progress, and market trends.
• Support special projects and broader Human Resources initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and abundant holidays.
• A global environment that fosters diversity.
• Competitive salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior