Talent Acquisition Specialist

Oakes Kia•North Kansas City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Oakes Kia | North Kansas City, MO Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: $45,000–$55,000 annually About the Role Are you passionate about connecting great people with great careers? Oakes Auto Group is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help attract, engage, and hire top talent across our growing dealership group. In this role, you'll be at the center of our hiring process, working with candidates from their first application through onboarding while partnering with hiring managers to keep our recruiting efforts organized, efficient, and people-focused. Established in 2010, Oakes Auto Group is family-owned and locally operated, with a culture built around stability, growth, and long-term career development.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to pass a standard background check
Strong reliability and consistent attendance
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
Basic computer skills with the ability to learn new software systems
Excellent communication and organizational skills
High attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, customer service, sales, or administrative support is preferred but not required.
Enjoy building relationships and talking with people every day.
Stay organized even when juggling multiple priorities.
Communicate professionally through phone, email, text, and in person.
Take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments.
Learn new technology quickly and enjoy improving processes.
Maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
Value teamwork and enjoy helping others succeed.
Want to build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

Review applications and screen candidates for a wide variety of positions across the organization.
Guide qualified candidates through our structured Road to Hire process while providing consistent communication and support.
Review Culture Index results using established company guidelines.
Schedule interviews, coordinate calendars, send interview reminders, and collect manager feedback.
Upload resumes and maintain accurate candidate records within Hireology and other recruiting systems.
Open, update, and close job postings while managing the evergreen posting schedule.
Maintain recruiting spreadsheets, reports, and hiring trackers.
Initiate and monitor background checks and assist with offer letter coordination.
Re-engage previous candidates when new career opportunities become available.
Support career fairs, hiring events, school partnerships, and community recruiting initiatives.
Respond promptly to candidate questions while delivering a positive, professional hiring experience.
Partner closely with the Recruiting Manager and hiring leaders to meet staffing goals across multiple dealership locations.