Talent Acquisition Partner

General Motors

. Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand workforce needs, clarify role requirements, define target candidate profiles, and align on recruiting strategy and timelines .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWarren • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,700 - $109,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Talent Acquisition, including candidate sourcing, screening, and assessment, while effectively managing relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing recruiting tools like Workday and implementing inclusive sourcing practices to enhance candidate engagement and improve hiring outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent AcquisitionCandidate SourcingWorkdayRecruiting MetricsUniversity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Candidate ScreeningInterviewingAssessmentOffer ManagementHigh-Volume HiringStructured Interview ProcessesRecruiting EventsTalent Community EngagementInclusive Sourcing PracticesRecruiting Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizationRelationship BuildingJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsCustomer Relationship Management SystemsLinkedInHandshake

Industry Keywords

Talent Acquisition StrategyCandidate ExperienceEarly-Career Talent RecruitmentUniversity RelationshipsCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand workforce needs, clarify role requirements, define target candidate profiles, and align on recruiting strategy and timelines
Manage assigned requisitions through the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, applicant review, candidate assessment, interviews, selection, offers, and pre-employment activities
Recruit interns, co-ops, new college graduates, and other early-career talent across technical, non-technical, business, and functional roles
Build and maintain candidate pipelines through university relationships, career fairs, student organizations, conferences, referrals, direct sourcing, and talent community engagement
Support targeted campus and virtual engagement strategies aligned with GM’s hiring needs and priority talent markets
Partner with hiring managers and interview teams to support consistent, structured, and timely assessment processes
Coordinate with recruiting coordinators, sourcers, ECT program managers, Talent Marketing, HR partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders
Deliver a positive candidate experience through clear expectations, timely communication, interview preparation, thoughtful follow-up, and ongoing engagement through the offer and start process
Support intern conversion, returning intern, graduating intern, co-op, and new college graduate hiring activities
Maintain accurate and timely recruiting activity, candidate status, and requisition information in Workday and other Talent Acquisition systems
Use recruiting data and market insights to identify bottlenecks, communicate risks, and recommend improvements to recruiting plans and processes
Represent GM at university events, student programs, professional conferences, and other talent engagement activities
Demonstrate GM Behaviors by owning outcomes, moving with urgency, leading as one team, committing to customers, being inclusive, and speaking fearlessly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
3 or more years of professional experience in Talent Acquisition, recruiting, human resources, or a related field
Experience managing multiple priorities, requisitions, or searches in a fast-paced environment
Experience partnering with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and move candidates through the recruiting process
Experience with candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, offer management, or related recruiting activities
Strong written and verbal communication, organization, follow-through, and relationship-building skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage confidential information, and adapt to changing business and hiring needs
Ability to travel periodically for university recruiting events, team meetings, or other business needs
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; applicants must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Experience recruiting interns, co-ops, new college graduates, or other early-career talent
Experience with Workday, applicant tracking systems, customer relationship management systems, LinkedIn, Handshake, or similar recruiting tools
Experience developing university, student organization, faculty, or professional network relationships
Experience supporting high-volume hiring, structured interview processes, recruiting events, or talent community engagement
Familiarity with inclusive sourcing practices and strategies that broaden access to talent
Experience using recruiting metrics, market intelligence, or funnel data to guide decisions and improve outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Health and wellbeing benefit programs
Hybrid work arrangement
GM does not provide relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility