Talent Acquisition Partner supporting automotive and engineering hiring in a hybrid role based in San Jose, CA.

Lead full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer acceptance
Conduct direct sourcing of passive engineering talent using advanced Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter
Manage multi-site recruiting portfolios across locations
Work with urgency to fill high-priority technical roles
Maintain exceptional communication with hiring managers and candidates
Deliver consistent, proactive follow-up throughout the hiring process
Run technical and behavioral pre-screens
Partner with engineering leadership on workforce planning
Support candidates needing work visa sponsorship including L-1, E-1, TN, OPT, OPT STEM, etc.
Ensure recruiting actions align with immigration and employment regulations
Track recruiting metrics and drive recruiting process improvements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within the automotive industry
Proven success recruiting engineers and other technical professionals
Strong skills in direct sourcing and engaging passive candidates
Experience supporting multi-site or multi-state hiring
Working knowledge of U.S. work visa processes
Proficiency with ATS and CRM
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Strong organizational skills with disciplined follow-through
Ability to manage multiple requisitions with urgency and precision
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, able to work independently and with a team

Experience in OEM, Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier, or engineering consulting environments
Global recruiting experience is a plus, especially Germany or other international markets
German language proficiency would be a plus

Location: San Jose, CA (hybrid)
Salary: USD 120,000 - 168,000 per yearly

Talent Acquisition Partner (Technical Recruiter)

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