Lead - Talent Acquisition Partner

Base Pay Range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Help shape the future of our organization by building the teams that define it. As our Lead Talent Partner, you won’t just fill roles; you’ll architect our talent strategy and mentor a team dedicated to finding top talent that fits our values and culture.

Founded in 1936, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark plugs, Inc.) is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world‑class quality in designing spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, we transform our organization’s business portfolio, expanding core ceramic technologies and exploring capabilities beyond traditional areas, while developing solutions that use technology to resolve social issues and contribute to a sustainable society.

• Minimum of 5 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience
• Experience recruiting for multiple roles across various teams and locations
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, job boards, and social media platforms
• Experience with college recruiting and internship programs
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong ability to passively recruit candidates
• High sense of urgency, customer‑service driven, and team player mentality
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job description

• Ability to see and hear (correctable)
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Ability to travel (light)

• Lead talent acquisition strategies and goals aligned with Senior HR Leadership direction for the Niterra US and Canada
• Develop talent acquisition reporting and departmental KPI’s
• Lead, coach and mentor the talent acquisition team with a direct report in Wixom and a dotted line to West Virginia talent acquisition
• Actively recruit candidates for open positions across various geographical markets and professional functions
• Lead the evaluation and development of processes, programs and tools aimed at creating a high‑performing TA function
• Determine key metrics, evaluate results for predictive, prescriptive, and diagnostic analytics and prepare/communicate status updates as needed for leadership
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to develop recruiting strategies for long/short‑term hiring goals, including requisition details, ideal candidate profiles, screening and interview questions
• Manage job postings, sourcing (active and passive) and screening of candidates; evaluate candidates and communicate with Hiring Manager and HR team
• Utilize professional networking, social media, cold‑calling, and other methods to proactively source qualified candidates; develop pools of qualified candidates in advance of need
• Manage candidate contact during recruitment process; assist HR team with interviews as needed
• Manage Applicant Tracking System, including improvements to system set‑up and processes; maintain data accuracy in ATS
• Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives; develop relationships with colleges and universities in local areas
• Research and recommend unconventional approaches for filling talent gaps, targeting and leveraging untapped candidate pools
• Serve as an ambassador to further expand the employer brand and recruiting presence in the community
• Manage the online presence and company brand to promote Niterra as a great place to work, collaborating with other departments to improve and/or enhance the brand as necessary
• Ensure a great candidate experience from first contact to final offer and closing
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of leading talent acquisition practices and trends
• Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends and maintain a solid understanding of the competitive landscape
• Assist HR team with training hiring managers on effective recruiting and interviewing techniques
• Develop relationships and manage activity with temporary agencies
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including IATF
  16949 and ISO
  14000

• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Medical coverage up to 92% paid, with large contribution to HSA, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Financial Security:
  Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage from start date
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match up to 6%, no vesting period that starts 30 days after your start date
• Time Off:
  Generous leave plans, including paid time off, sick time, and regular and floating holidays
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Paid maternity and paternity leave

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

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