Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead

Metro Louisville Arealead

Talent AcquisitionHuman Resources

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Key Responsibilities

Drive hiring for a next-generation EV and battery facility shaping the future of mobility. Visibility: Influence TA strategy at the leadership level, ensuring ambitious hiring targets are met.

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Talent AcquisitionHuman Resources

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead
Location: Metro Louisville, Tennessee (Onsite)

About the Opportunity
Sustainable Talent is proud to partner with an automotive supplier on one of the most ambitious workforce initiatives in the country. We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead to provide onsite leadership and guidance across hourly, technical trade, and salaried recruitment. This role is hands-on, strategic, and highly visible — ensuring Ford has the workforce it needs to power the future of electric vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Hiring Manager Enablement

Develop and execute data-driven recruiting strategies across hourly, technical trade, and salaried positions.
Train and coach hiring managers on best practices in recruiting, interviewing, bias mitigation, and selection.
Foster an “always-on” hiring culture with engaged and accountable hiring teams.

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

Build pipelines using both active and passive sourcing techniques.
Focus heavily on top-of-funnel sourcing for hourly and technical trade roles, while also supporting salaried hiring needs.
Represent the project at career fairs, workforce events, and community outreach initiatives.
Lead veteran recruiting efforts and strengthen relationships with workforce development partners.

Performance & Reporting

Track progress against hiring goals and report on recruitment metrics.
Provide insights to optimize sourcing strategies and candidate funnel health.
Monitor hiring manager engagement and ensure timely interview feedback and decision-making.

Collaboration & Candidate Experience

Partner closely with Ford’s HR and TA leadership to align on workforce needs.
Deliver a candidate experience that reflects Sustainable Talent’s people-first values and Ford’s employer brand.
Serve as a trusted representative of both Sustainable Talent and Ford in the community.

What’s In It for You

Impact: Drive hiring for a next-generation EV and battery facility shaping the future of mobility.
Visibility: Influence TA strategy at the leadership level, ensuring ambitious hiring targets are met.
Growth: Expand your expertise across technical trade, hourly, and salaried recruiting while coaching others.
Community: Engage with veterans, workforce partners, and community stakeholders.
Partnership: Join Sustainable Talent, where we blend technology with human-centric recruiting to deliver lasting impact.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting (hourly, technical, and salaried).
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver successful recruiting strategies.
Skilled in sourcing techniques, both active and passive.
Experience training and coaching hiring managers.
Strong reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
Veteran outreach/recruiting experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

About Sustainable Talent
At Sustainable Talent, we help the most respected companies on the planet scale their teams with highly sought-after talent. Founded in 2016, we specialize in Recruiting as a Service, Contingent Workforce Solutions, and Workforce Advisory. As a women-owned business, we combine advanced technology with a human-centric approach to create exceptional experiences for clients, candidates, and communities.