Professional Technical Recruiter

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Birmingham, AL, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manage full-cycle technical recruitment: partner with hiring managers, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, negotiate offers, maintain ATS records, track recruiting metrics, support employer branding, participate in events, and ensure legal compliance and positive candidate experience.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from requisition approval through offer acceptance and onboarding.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, job specifications, and hiring priorities.
  • Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract qualified technical candidates.
  • Source candidates through job boards, social media platforms, networking events, employee referrals, and professional organizations.
  • Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
  • Maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process to ensure a positive experience.
  • Negotiate employment offers and facilitate the pre-employment process.
  • Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and candidate pipeline activity.
  • Maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
  • Participate in job fairs, campus recruiting events, and industry networking activities.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
  • Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization's reputation as an employer of choice.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 2-5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in technical, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
  • Knowledge of recruiting methods, sourcing techniques, and employment laws.
  • Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting databases.
  • Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience recruiting for engineering, manufacturing, automotive, information technology, or skilled trades positions.
  • Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS, or Talent Acquisition Specialty credentials.
  • Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing techniques.
  • Knowledge of workforce planning and talent management strategies.
Key Competencies
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Relationship Management
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Negotiation
  • Workforce Planning
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Customer Service Orientation
Working Conditions
  • Office work environment.
  • Occasional travel for recruiting events, job fairs, and networking opportunities.
  • May require flexible hours to accommodate candidate interviews and hiring events.
Success Measures
  • Time-to-fill vacancies.
  • Quality of hire.
  • Hiring manager satisfaction.
  • Candidate experience ratings.
  • Retention of new hires.
  • Achievement of recruiting and staffing goals.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.


Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.


Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 2-5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in technical, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
  • Knowledge of recruiting methods, sourcing techniques, and employment laws.
  • Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting databases.
  • Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience recruiting for engineering, manufacturing, automotive, information technology, or skilled trades positions.
  • Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS, or Talent Acquisition Specialty credentials.
  • Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing techniques.
  • Knowledge of workforce planning and talent management strategies.

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage alongside disability and life insurance, plus mental‑health support via an Employee & Family Assistance Program and wellness programs. Voluntary options such as pet and auto/home insurance further expand the health-related offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, with corporate filings confirming the U.S. 401(k) plan and employer contributions. Other long‑term levers like equity programs and performance bonuses add to wealth‑building potential.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Company materials highlight a total‑rewards commitment and programs such as donation‑matching and an employee disaster relief fund that provide added support. Work‑life and development elements (e.g., PTO, parental leave, flexible work, and tuition reimbursement) are presented for many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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