Talent Acquisition Partner – Automation & Intralogistics

SCHAEFER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL INC•Charlotte, NC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

A leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics – that is us: SSI SCHAEFER. What we also are: A family business that invests in the expertise, passion, and talents of its employees. As one of the largest providers, we help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes using innovative technologies and software. From fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automatic systems, we offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source. Moreover, we are now a leading provider of software for internal material flow. SSI SCHAEFER: 8,600 people that work in 80 operating companies and 7 production sites worldwide and impress customers from all sectors with customized intralogistics solutions. We're a team here at SSI SCHAEFER, and we know that it takes all of us to get the job done. We've won Best Places to Work™ several years in a row and offer competitive benefits like 401K/matching, a great PTO package, and because we want our teams to be healthy, we provide generous medical benefits. We also want you to be successful here. How do we do it? We put our employees and customers first, and we've got a great DNA culture here at SSI SCHAEFER—it's that simple. We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you are also looking for an attractive employer to work with, then simply get to know us. Full Time Temporary Position Salaried Exempt – 12 months Hybrid - Charlotte Area Position Summary The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full‑cycle recruiting for SSI SCHAEFER’s automation, robotics, intralogistics, and engineering roles. This position partners with engineering, operations, project management, and commercial leaders to attract top technical talent supporting the design, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance of integrated automation systems. The Talent Acquisition Partner builds strong pipelines for highly specialized roles while ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience that reflects SSI SCHAEFER’s “Think Tomorrow” innovation and embodies our Fundamentals culture. Our values are the foundation of everything we do. They define what we stand for and how we interact with each other, our customers, and our partners. Values are not just words – they guide our daily actions and provide us with direction. By living our values, we strengthen our company culture and foster a trusting collaboration that drives us forward in the long run.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3+ years of recruiting experience with minimum of 1+ years of recruiting experience in the automation/intralogistics industry.
Strong understanding of technical intralogistics skill sets (PLC/controls, system integration, mechanical/electrical design).
Demonstrated ability to partner with sales, engineering, IT, operations, project management, and field service teams.
Excellent relationship‑building, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting automation or engineering implementations (AS/RS, shuttle systems, AGVs/AMRs, WMS/WCS).
Familiarity with intralogistics technologies and warehouse automation ecosystems.
English fluency required; bilingual or multilingual proficiency preferred.
SHRM, PHR, or professional recruiter certification desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop targeted sourcing strategies for automation technicians, controls engineers, robotics specialists, software developers, project managers, application engineers, field service technicians, and intralogistics roles.
Engage technical schools, engineering associations, automation/robotics communities, and industry‑specific talent networks.
Build proactive pipelines for roles supporting AS/RS, conveyor systems, warehouse shuttles, AGVs/AMRs, controls engineering, and WMS/WCS technology.
Lead recruitment from job intake through offer acceptance and required internal new hire documentation.
Conduct technical screenings evaluating skills for various roles: Mechatronics, PLC/controls, controls support engineers, software developers, sales, application engineers, and more.
Manage structured interview processes aligned with role‑specific competencies and intralogistics requirements; and incorporate our Fundamentals in the recruitment process.
Advise leaders on talent availability, market competitiveness, and sourcing strategies for specialized roles.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to forecast hiring needs tied to automation project pipelines, customer installations, and service agreements across the U.S.
Support workforce planning for major warehouse automation deployments, high‑bay storage projects, and large‑scale system integrations.
Promote SSI SCHAEFER’s culture of innovation, sustainability, safety, and long‑term customer partnership.
Represent and reinforce SSI SCHAEFER’s core values—Modesty, Trust, Professionalism, Respect, Collegiality, Result Orientation, and Reliability. These values shape how we work, how we collaborate, and how we serve our customers and partners.
Ensure a positive and transparent candidate experience throughout every stage of the hiring lifecycle.
Partner with HR and Marketing to showcase engineering excellence and large‑scale automation projects that attract and engage top technical talent.
Maintain accurate ATS data, documentation, and workflows aligned with global HR standards and NAM compliance requirements.
Track recruiting KPIs such as time‑to‑fill, quality of hire, pipeline diversity, and competitiveness.
Ensure recruitment processes uphold safety culture, technical competency standards, and global policies.
Manage job postings, job description updates, resume reviews, phone screens, background checks, and offer letters.
Maintain communication with hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
Support Affirmative Action compliance and maintain applicant flow logs.
Coach hiring managers on interviewing and selection best practices.
Build relationships with external recruiting partners and talent channels.
Coordinate new‑hire onboarding with HR, Payroll, IT, safety, and hiring managers.
Prepare documents: offer letters, initiate background screening, internal records (Personnel Change Forms, new hire checklist, etc.).
Ensure accuracy of documents and records and are stored in appropriate folders.