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Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead

BlueOval City – Stanton, Tennessee

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead
Location: BlueOval City – Stanton, Tennessee (Onsite at Ford’s Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center)
 
About the Opportunity
Sustainable Talent is proud to partner with Ford on one of the most ambitious workforce initiatives in the country — the launch of BlueOval City, a 6-square-mile EV and battery manufacturing campus in Stanton, Tennessee. We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead to provide onsite leadership and guidance across hourly, technical trade, and salaried recruitment. This role is hands-on, strategic, and highly visible — ensuring Ford has the workforce it needs to power the future of electric vehicles.
 
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Hiring Manager Enablement
  • Develop and execute data-driven recruiting strategies across hourly, technical trade, and salaried positions.
  • Train and coach hiring managers on best practices in recruiting, interviewing, bias mitigation, and selection.
  • Foster an “always-on” hiring culture with engaged and accountable hiring teams.
Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development
  • Build pipelines using both active and passive sourcing techniques.
  • Focus heavily on top-of-funnel sourcing for hourly and technical trade roles, while also supporting salaried hiring needs.
  • Represent the project at career fairs, workforce events, and community outreach initiatives.
  • Lead veteran recruiting efforts and strengthen relationships with workforce development partners.
Performance & Reporting
  • Track progress against hiring goals and report on recruitment metrics.
  • Provide insights to optimize sourcing strategies and candidate funnel health.
  • Monitor hiring manager engagement and ensure timely interview feedback and decision-making.
Collaboration & Candidate Experience
  • Partner closely with Ford’s HR and TA leadership to align on workforce needs.
  • Deliver a candidate experience that reflects Sustainable Talent’s people-first values and Ford’s employer brand.
  • Serve as a trusted representative of both Sustainable Talent and Ford in the community.
What’s In It for You
  • Impact: Drive hiring for a next-generation EV and battery facility shaping the future of mobility.
  • Visibility: Influence TA strategy at the leadership level, ensuring ambitious hiring targets are met.
  • Growth: Expand your expertise across technical trade, hourly, and salaried recruiting while coaching others.
  • Community: Engage with veterans, workforce partners, and community stakeholders.
  • Partnership: Join Sustainable Talent, where we blend technology with human-centric recruiting to deliver lasting impact.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting (hourly, technical, and salaried).
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver successful recruiting strategies.
  • Skilled in sourcing techniques, both active and passive.
  • Experience training and coaching hiring managers.
  • Strong reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
  • Veteran outreach/recruiting experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
About Sustainable Talent
At Sustainable Talent, we help the most respected companies on the planet scale their teams with highly sought-after talent. Founded in 2016, we specialize in Recruiting as a Service, Contingent Workforce Solutions, and Workforce Advisory. As a women-owned business, we combine advanced technology with a human-centric approach to create exceptional experiences for clients, candidates, and communities.

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