Talent Acquisition Assistant (Onsite - Maryville, TN)
Job Responsibilities:
Serve as primary contact for internal employees and external candidates, addressing inquiries with professionalism, accuracy, and timeliness
Provide exceptional customer service by assisting with HR-related questions, processes, and issue resolution
Manage a high-volume departmental phone line, ensuring calls are handled efficiently and routed appropriately
Respond to emails and walk-in inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
Support overall HR office operations and ensure a welcoming, organized environment
Partner closely with recruiters to support full-cycle hiring activities
Assist with interview scheduling, candidate communications, and onboarding logistics
Coordinate all pre-employment requirements, including:
- Background checks
- Pre-employment physicals and screenings
Maintain and update electronic personnel files with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements related to recordkeeping
Support data entry, reporting, and audits as needed
Support scheduling and coordination for a multi-shift workforce, which may include early mornings or late afternoons
Contribute to special HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience (HR environment preferred)
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
- Flexibility to work varied schedules and travel as needed to support operations
Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience
- Administrative experience in an HR environment
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
- Flexibility to work varied schedules and travel as needed to support operations
DENSO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DENSO and has not been reviewed or approved by DENSO.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs through a major carrier, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition programs bundled with enrollment. On‑site family health centers at select locations add convenient primary care and pharmacy access for eligible members.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program uses automatic enrollment with a straightforward dollar‑for‑dollar company match on initial contributions and an annual true‑up via a recognized recordkeeper. Auto‑increase and the potential for discretionary employer contributions reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives can reduce medical premiums, and resources span musculoskeletal care, weight management, digestive health, and behavioral health at no additional cost when enrolled. Site‑based amenities like on‑site care, fitness options, and tuition reimbursement expand lifestyle value where available.
DENSO Insights
What We Do
DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society. Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes: Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society. Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.
