Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
Job DescriptionIn this role, you will deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions across professional, technical, and leadership roles. This position combines hands-on recruiting expertise with strategic consulting, talent market intelligence, process optimization, and stakeholder management.
Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders and hiring managers, the Talent Acquisition Specialist drives successful hiring outcomes, ensures an exceptional candidate experience, and contributes to the continuous improvement of talent acquisition practices, processes, and governance across the organization.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Manage a portfolio of professional, technical, and leadership-level requisitions and deliver high-quality end-to-end recruitment services.
- Lead the full recruitment lifecycle from intake meetings through sourcing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
- Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies utilizing talent pools, direct sourcing, referrals, social media, networking, and recruitment marketing initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.
- Partner closely with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and business leaders to deliver successful hiring outcomes and workforce planning strategies.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication, efficient process management, and a high standard of service.
- Drive continuous improvement of recruiting processes, systems, and operational efficiencies to achieve business goals.
- Manage vendors: headhunters, drug and background etc
- Drive hiring manager capability through coaching on interviewing, candidate assessment, selection, and talent acquisition best practices.
- Lead recruiting review meetings and present key recruiting metrics, trends, and recommendations to leadership teams
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of Talent Acquisition experience within a Corporate and Industrial environment: experience working with multiple sites in the US
- Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes across professional, technical, and leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, direct sourcing, workforce planning, and labor market trends.
- Experience managing complex recruitment projects and partnering with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging recruiting KPIs and data to drive hiring decisions and process improvements.
- Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, and influencing skills.
- Expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing tools, and recruiting technologies.
- Strong communication, presentation, project management, and organizational skills.
- Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, results-oriented approach and a continuous improvement focus.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $90-115k a year. This position is also eligible for a Short-Term Incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
No relocation provided for the role
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
- Strong background with Hiring Professionals in Manufacturing/Corporate setting
Additional Information
THE PERKS
· Immediate Benefits
· Paid Time Off
· Tuition Assistance & Employee Discounts
· Employer 401(k) Match
· Competitive Bonus Programs
· Employee Assistance Program
· Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
· And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- 5+ years of talent acquisition experience in a corporate and industrial environment
- Experience working with multiple sites in the United States
- Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes for professional, technical, and leadership roles
- Knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, direct sourcing, workforce planning, and labor market trends
- Experience managing complex recruitment projects and partnering with multiple stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills and experience using recruiting KPIs and data to drive hiring decisions and process improvements
- Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, and influencing skills
- Expertise with Applicant Tracking Systems, sourcing tools, and recruiting technologies
- Strong communication, presentation, project management, and organizational skills
- Strategic, hands-on, results-oriented approach with a continuous improvement focus
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
- Strong background hiring professionals in a manufacturing or corporate setting
Continental Industry Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Continental Industry and has not been reviewed or approved by Continental Industry.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement matching and pension contributions are highlighted across several locations, with some roles advertising a 6% 401(k) match and immediate vesting. Such features are portrayed as competitive elements within the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with HSA contributions in the U.S., are commonly offered. Wellness initiatives and preventive care are also noted in multiple regions.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests weekly attendance or production bonuses and annual performance bonuses are present in various roles. Profit-sharing and other financial incentives are also described in company materials for certain locations.
Continental Industry Insights
What We Do
ContiTech is a leading industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe, and convenient material-based solutions using rubber, plastics, metal, and fabric. It serves diverse industrial sectors, including off-highway mobility, mining, agriculture, construction, energy management, and the automotive industry, providing system-critical components like hoses, conveyor belts, and air springs for challenging industrial environments globally.
