The Sr. Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist optimizes recruitment processes, manages systems, provides insights for efficiency, and collaborates with recruiting teams.
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Job Summary
The Sr. Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the talent acquisition team by optimizing and streamlining recruiting processes, tools, and systems. This role ensures the smooth operation of the recruiting function and provides data-driven insights to improve efficiency and the overall candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for process improvement with the ability to collaborate cross functionally to meet the company's hiring needs. The ideal candidate will be expected to partner with the recruiting teams to learn the ins and outs of their roles in order to advise and support.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Required Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws.
The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Job Summary
The Sr. Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the talent acquisition team by optimizing and streamlining recruiting processes, tools, and systems. This role ensures the smooth operation of the recruiting function and provides data-driven insights to improve efficiency and the overall candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for process improvement with the ability to collaborate cross functionally to meet the company's hiring needs. The ideal candidate will be expected to partner with the recruiting teams to learn the ins and outs of their roles in order to advise and support.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the recruiting teams by having in-depth knowledge of the end-to-end recruitment process.
- Ability to advise/troubleshoot various process related issues that arise from the recruiting teams.
- Manage recruitment systems to ensure accurate candidate tracking, reporting, and database management.
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the recruitment process and recommend improvements.
- Implement best practices and tools to optimize candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection processes.
- Role out process changes and lead trainings for recruiting teams.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of recruitment workflows, templates, and guidelines.
- Support the implementation and optimization of recruiting software tools.
- When appropriate, act as a liaison between the talent acquisition team and the Technology and Operations team to solution inefficiencies in the recruitment process.
Required Qualifications
- At least 8 years of experience in recruitment operations or talent acquisition.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS.
- Proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools for reporting.
- Experience independently leading larger projects, implementations or process enhancements.
Required Skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and process-oriented mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct recruiting experience & Operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Workday experience
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws.
The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
- The salary range for this role is $109,000 - $159,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
- Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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