Senior Human Resources Generalist - Talent Acquisition focused

JTEKT North America•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools. Our Vonore, Tennessee location is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist focused exclusively on Talent Acquisition. Are you an energetic individual who thrives on meeting new people and connecting them with exciting career opportunities? In this role, you will maintain talent pipelines for all roles at our facility, ensuring we attract and nurture the best candidates and travel to various campuses to engage with aspiring talent and share the incredible journey of a career in the automotive industry. If you're ready to make an impact and inspire the next generation of automotive professionals, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain robust talent pipelines for various roles.
Strong pipeline analytics capability — able to show data on sourcing channels, conversion rates, talent mapping, and pipeline health for past roles/projects.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and social media knowledge required.
Ability to communicate effectively in a large group or on a one-on-one basis, approachable by all employees with excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of current HR laws including ADA, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, TOSHA, EEO, etc.
Ability to work routinely on a flexible schedule that supports all shifts.
Previous success in influencing without direct authority to effectively manage the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.
Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Business Administration preferred.
Minimum 5 years of related Recruitment experience.
Sit with intermittent walking with a strong presence on the shop floor.
Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing.
Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person and by phone.
Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.
Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week.

Responsibilities

Build and sustain proactive talent pipelines for all JATV roles by recruiting for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
Reduce time-to-fill for roles through strong sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and ongoing relationship-building with passive candidates and industry contacts.
Develop and implement a standardized talent & recruitment process including competency profiles, interview scripts, assessment tools, and selection criteria tied to JTEKT’s values and performance standards.
Represent JTEKT-Vonore at career fairs and various recruiting events.
Manage and maintain open job postings with our Applicant Tracking System (Dayforce).
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies. Partner with recruiting agencies as needed.
Facilitate onboarding for new hires to ensure a smooth transition and positive experience. May do orientation for new associates as needed.
Support job description development to ensure competitive and accurate role alignment.
Support and participate in company sponsored employee and community activities via involvement in employee activity team and the JATV Volunteer In-place Program.
Consistently interpret and implement all company policies and procedures.
Must be able to maintain privacy of all PHI in accordance with HIPAA
Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.