Talent Acquisition & Compensation Manager

YOUR TASKS

The Talent Acquisition & Compensation Manager serves as a strategic leader and project driver partnering with the Senior HR Manager of the site and working closely with Regional (Americas) and Global HR teams.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for all hourly technical and salaried roles; supervise two recruiters to ensure timely hiring effective onboarding and a high-quality candidate experience
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through partnerships with technical schools colleges workforce agencies and community organizations.
• Partner with plant leadership the Lead HRBP and the Training Manager to align recruiting onboarding and retention strategies with workforce plans and production needs.
• Administer compensation programs including salary benchmarking job evaluations wage recommendations and pay equity compliance; collaborate with HR Manager and Controlling on budget alignment.
• Oversee workforce analytics by supervising the HR Analyst and ensuring accurate dashboards on headcount turnover attendance staffing trends and pay.
• Analyze workforce data and present insights during monthly HR and leadership reviews; provide recommendations that link workforce performance to business outcomes.
• Manage immigration and global mobility processes including visa tracking renewals compliance and employee support in partnership with corporate HR and legal counsel.
• Lead employer branding initiatives ensure consistent messaging with corporate communications and represent the company at job fairs community events and workforce development programs.
• Ensure accuracy integrity and compliance of HR data documentation and processes across recruiting compensation analytics and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining HR processes enhancing recruiting and compensation workflows and strengthening overall HR effectiveness.
• Follow all safety environmental and plant policies while supporting additional duties assigned by supervisors or management.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/guidelines must always be followed. This includes required PPE such as steel-toe shoes and hearing protection.
The position operates primarily in a climate-controlled office environment with regular engagement on the production floor.

Qualifications :

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field required (Masters preferred).

• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience including recruiting compensation or HR analytics preferably in manufacturing.

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a small HR or recruiting team.

• Proven ability to lead HR process improvements or cross-functional initiatives.

• Exposure to diverse workforces and/or global mobility processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of talent acquisition compensation principles and workforce analytics.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust with candidates hiring managers and leadership.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and KPIs to identify trends and drive improvement.

• Proficient in HRIS systems applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge of federal state and local employment laws and compliance requirements.

• Skilled at developing creative sourcing and compensation strategies that support retention and equity.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Leadership & Mindset

• Demonstrated ability to lead coach and develop team members while fostering accountability and collaboration.

• Confident fair and consistent decision-maker who models Continentals leadership values. 

• Commitment to advancing diversity equity and inclusion in all HR practices.

Additional Ways to Stand Out

• SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or PHR certification.

• Experience building workforce development partnerships (technical schools community programs or economic development agencies).

• Background in process improvement (Lean Six Sigma or similar).

Additional Information :

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits 
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your 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 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  or contact US Recruiting at . 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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time