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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hankook Tire

Hankook Tire

People & HR
Clarksville, TN, USA
Posted on Oct 21, 2025

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Department:
TP)Human Resources Team
Shift:
Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report:
Talent Acquisition Unit Manager
Type: Exempt; Full-time

About the Talent Acquisition Specialist position

We are looking for a skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead, drive, and administer a best-in-class recruiting process by sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees to achieve short-term and long-term goals.

Talent Acquisition Specialist responsibilities are:

  • Coordinate with hiring managers to identify company staffing needs and develop hiring plans
  • Determine selection criteria for candidates; foster close relationships with hiring managers to ensure clear candidate/interview expectations by conducting intake meetings with managers and other members of staff
  • Work closely with all members of the talent acquisition and HR Team to ensure the staffing needs of the company are being met, with a long-term strategy in mind
  • Devise and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants
  • Source applicants through online channels and other professional networks
  • Utilize additional social media outlets to promote the company and increase applicant flow
  • Manage job postings and candidate flow via an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); create and update employee data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
  • Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
  • Identify and refine the most suitable talent from available candidates. Develop and nurture applicant pool to ensure a qualified base of screened applicants to fill openings when required
  • Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and interviews
  • Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline
  • Keep records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork according to company policy and best practices
  • Ensure an effective recruiting process by creating realistic job expectation awareness
  • Follow up with candidates concerning assessment and screening outcomes
  • Maintain spreadsheets to track applicants and department KPI’s; create and present reports on recruiting performance
  • Manage relationships with vendors to include background and drug screening, physical assessment, online assessments, and other pre-employment testing
  • Develop and maintain relationships with staffing agencies; coordinate to fill temporary employee openings to include on-boarding, training, and ensuring proper management of timecards
  • Manage Hankook’s internship program; develop relationships with local and regional colleges
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management

      Talent Acquisition Specialist requirements are:

        Education:

        • (Required) bachelor's degree
        • (Preferred) human resource management or organizational psychology major or advanced degree in a related field

        Experience:

        • (Required) 2+ years of previous relevant experience
        • (Preferred) previous experience in high-volume recruiting in both hourly and staff recruiting in the manufacturing industry

        Language:

        • (Required) good command of written and spoken English

        Skills & Knowledge:

        • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
        • Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
        • Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
        • Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
        • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
        • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
        • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
        • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

          Physical Demands:

          • Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
          • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
          • Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
          • Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
          • Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

          Benefits:

          • 401(k), 401(k) matching
          • Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
          • Paid Time Off
          • Paid Holidays

          Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

          DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.