Recruiter
Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
About the Role
Scout Motors is building the future of American automotive manufacturingand that future is powered by exceptional talent. As we accelerate toward our next stage of growth, we are seeking a professional recruiter in Columbia, SC.
What You'll Do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
As a recruiter, supporting Scout Motors, you will serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers and HR stakeholders, owning the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle for professional roles. This role blends execution with strategybalancing speed, quality, and experiencewhile helping build the teams that will power a new era for an iconic American brand.
You'll bring Scout Motors' values to life through how you partner, communicate, and deliver resultsoperating with ownership, curiosity, and a strong commitment to people and craft in a metric-driven environment. This position reports into the talent acquisition manager, production & quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Stakeholder partnership
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Metrics & performance accountability
- Technology & tools
- External representation
What You'll Bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, managing roles from intake through offer in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment.
- Demonstrated experience sourcing and recruiting for engineering roles.
- Ability to manage, reinforce, and improve recruiting processes that support the talent acquisition model.
- Confidence and judgment to drive alignment, influence behavior, and propose practical solutions that balance business needs with recruiting standards.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to set expectations, address resistance constructively, and keep stakeholders aligned and moving forward.
- Experience leveraging an ATS (Greenhouse experience is a plus) and sourcing tools to manage pipelines, document activity, and ensure process discipline and compliance.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindsetcomfortable identifying gaps, escalating appropriately, and improving how work gets done.
- Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, collaborative orientation, enthusiastic attitude, growth mindset
- Automotive manufacturing industry experience is a plus!
- Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 10% of the time.
- Valid driver's license required.
What You'll Gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including: medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off including 20 days planned PTO, as accrued, 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders, paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $90,000.00 - $112,500.00
Internal leveling code: IC9