Job Description
The Senior Manager, Recruiting at Gotion Inc. is responsible for developing and leading talent acquisition strategies to attract top manufacturing and technical talent, particularly in energy storage systems, while managing a recruitment team and collaborating with stakeholders to support the company's growth in building a large-scale ESS manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a recruitment strategy for manufacturing, engineering, and technical roles, focusing on energy storage systems (ESS) and related industries.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters across Illinois and California.
- Partner with department leaders to understand hiring needs and align recruitment efforts with business goals.
- Lead candidate sourcing using innovative techniques to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Streamline the end-to-end recruitment process from role planning to onboarding.
- Collaborate on employer branding initiatives to showcase the company's sustainability and innovation efforts.
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to improve hiring processes and report to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws in all recruitment activities.
- Oversee university recruiting programs to connect students with employment opportunities.
- Stay informed on industry trends to anticipate talent needs and maintain a competitive edge.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's degree or HR certification e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience recruiting for manufacturing or technical hardware roles, ideally within the ESS industry or adjacent sectors such as automotive, renewable energy, or battery technology.
- Scaling experience in talent acquisition, ideally from hundreds to thousands of employees across exempt and non-exempt roles.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing recruitment teams.
- Deep knowledge of recruitment strategies for technical and manufacturing roles, including sourcing passive candidates.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leadership.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, ideally Greenhouse, and recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed.
- Analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, candidate satisfaction) to drive decision-making.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Full-time position based in Manteno, Illinois, with occasional travel for industry events, job fairs, or to other Gotion locations.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $145,000 - $165,000 with 15-20% bonus
Relocation assistance
Full-time position based in Manteno, Illinois
Occasional travel for industry events, job fairs, or other Gotion locations
Fast-paced, collaborative work environment focused on innovation and sustainability
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