Senior Recruiter – Motorsports & Performance Recruiting – Supporting Ford

This Senior Recruiter role supports Ford with specialized hiring across motorsports and performance automotive/performance engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical, engineering, manufacturing, business, and professional roles
• Run candidate screenings and coordinate interviews, including offer support and onboarding activities
• Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across the recruitment lifecycle
• Source and engage passive talent in niche markets including motorsports, performance automotive, aftermarket automotive, and high-performance engineering
• Develop and maintain pipelines for specialized talent: engineers, technicians, program managers, business professionals, and leadership candidates
• Identify top candidates using networking, referrals, market mapping, LinkedIn Recruiter, industry associations, and sourcing tools
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, talent needs, and recruiting strategy
• Provide consultative guidance on candidate availability, compensation expectations, and market competitiveness
• Support intake discussions, calibration, candidate review, and alignment on hiring decisions
• Share market intelligence, talent availability insights, and compensation data to inform hiring strategy
• Maintain long-term relationships in motorsports, performance automotive, and technical talent communities
• Represent the organization through participation in relevant industry communities, networks, and events
• Maintain accurate data in ATS and CRM
• Track pipeline activity, candidate status, and overall recruiting progress
• Ensure recruiting workflows are organized, compliant, and aligned with business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Demonstrated success recruiting technical, engineering, manufacturing, or specialized automotive talent
• Experience sourcing passive candidates in niche talent markets
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools (including hireEZ)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Technologies

• ATS
• CRM
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• hireEZ

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Access to the Sustainable Talent employee assistance program

Bonus Points

• Understanding of vehicle performance systems, racing operations, and automotive engineering disciplines
• Existing network within the motorsports or performance automotive community
• Experience supporting motorsports, performance automotive, aftermarket automotive, or high-performance engineering teams (strongly preferred)
• Comfort operating in specialized, high-demand talent markets
• Ability to provide market insight, not only recruiting execution

Logistics

• Location: Atlanta, GA (remote)
• Engagement: Salaried full-time position with Sustainable Talent dedicated to Ford
• Compensation: USD 100,000 - 110,000 per year, based on experience, education, and work location