Cox has been empowering employees to build a better future for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare, our family of businesses-which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications-is forging a better future for us all, and we need you to help us find the right people to do it.
Cox Talent Acquisition (CTA) is responsible for attracting best-in-class diverse talent that will enable Cox to build a better future. Each member of our team has the responsibility and opportunity to influence CTA strategies, innovate improvements in our function, and drive exceptional experiences across our customer groups. This role will be focused on identifying B2B sales talent for Cox Business, an industry leader in internet, networking solutions and the next generation of cloud and connected technologies.
Required Location: Atlanta based with no relocation offered
Work environment: Hybrid
What's In It For You?
Things like a great work-life balance and an inclusive company culture are important. At Cox, we're ahead of the game; they've been important to us for years! Here's a sneak peek at how you can benefit as a Cox employee:
- We all have lives and responsibilities outside of work. We have an exceptional work/life balance at Cox, with accommodating work schedules and flexible time-off policies.
- We show our appreciation for our talent with a competitive salary package and top-notch bonus & incentive plans.
- How does a great healthcare benefits package from day one sound? Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee-only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
- At Cox, we believe in being transparent - learn more here about our amazing healthcare benefits.
Duties & Responsibilities
Sales talent and revenue generation is critical to every organization and you will be part of a larger team responsible for managing full life-cycle recruiting for this function. In this role you will:
- Serve as a trusted CTA partner by driving day-to-day recruiting operations in alignment with short-term talent needs and long-term business growth.
- Drive and manage the interview and selection process.
- Develop relationships with multiple hiring managers (Supervisors, Manager, and Director) and Human Resources Business Partners to serve as the subject matter expert for specialized talent acquisition needs.
- Conduct formal, consultative, and detailed intake sessions with the hiring manager at the beginning of the search to ensure clarity in understanding and define recruiting process.
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the business and candidate qualifications and competencies to fill the needs.
- Consistently utilize creative sourcing and marketing techniques including but not limited to resources and tools provided by the department, internet mining, cold calling, community programs, alumni organizations, and referral programs to ensure the best possible recruitment outcomes.
- Ensure a diverse talent pool is sourced, assessed, and presented for open positions.
- Ensure all internal and referral applicants are guided through the recruitment process with the highest level of customer service.
- Build and develop a strong, competitive bench of external talent for all opportunities within the assigned functional area.
- Partner with compensation, as appropriate, to ensure offers are compelling, competitive, and equitable.
- Define and executes a targeted search strategy for each open position, following the detailed process map and assessing success as defined by the SLAs and KPIs
- Establish and maintain a candidate database of pre-qualified candidates to meet current and anticipated staffing needs via comprehensive targeted research of internal company databases, associations, and discussions with professional networks as well as utilizing additional creative recruiting techniques.
- Utilize the ATS system to maintain candidate information and accurate data for reporting purposes.
- Serve as employment brand ambassador for both internal and external customers and seeks ways to proactively promote and leverage employment brand within and outside the organization
- Participate and/or lead special projects and initiatives to support Best in Class recruiting practices.
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field
- Strong client-service orientation and proven ability to partner with business leaders to successfully drive talent acquisition.
- Knowledge of and experience with an Applicant Tracking System, Workday experience preferred but not required
- Proven ability to create and maintain client rapport with all levels of leadership, ensuring their business needs are met in a professional and timely manner.
- Strong problem-solving and presentation skills and ability to gather, analyze, and report performance data.
- Ability to understand the business lifecycle and manage complex data to support business decisions.
- Experience managing sensitive and/or confidential information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience recruiting high-volume, inside and/or outside B2B sales talent with a technology background.
- Understanding of sales compensation plans.
- Strong sourcing experience to attract active and passive talent and experience building talent pipelines.
USD 85,500.00 - 128,300.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $85,500.00 - $128,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
What We Do
For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking.
Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more.
As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront.
Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
Why Work With Us
At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Every person has different working styles and preferences — and we aim to empower teams to work where they are most comfortable. Some roles require in-person work, but for those that can be performed remotely, we offer flexibility.