Sustainable Talent
Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead
Sustainable Talent, Stanton, Tennessee, United States, 38069
Overview
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Apply for this job
Interested in building your career at Sustainable Talent? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Sustainable Talent’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military who is entitled to compensation or who would be entitled to compensation but for retirement pay; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty during a war or campaign for which a badge has been authorized. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty, participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded. Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Apply for this job
Interested in building your career at Sustainable Talent? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Sustainable Talent’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military who is entitled to compensation or who would be entitled to compensation but for retirement pay; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty during a war or campaign for which a badge has been authorized. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty, participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded. Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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