Lead Recruiter

About the role

The position is part of a transformational growth initiative at International Motors, focusing on expanding production operations with the introduction of a second production shift in San Antonio. The shift operates Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, starting in the first quarter of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to document position requirements, open requisitions, clarify selection criteria, and establish recruiting timelines.
• Develop and administer staffing, employment, and recruiting programs that support production ramp-up, workforce expansion, and ongoing business needs.
• Determine appropriate recruiting sources and execute advertising, posting, outreach, and sourcing strategies for open positions.
• Build and maintain networks, talent communities, and repeatable recruiting processes that support a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Promote the company’s employment brand and represent the organization professionally with candidates, schools, community partners, agencies, contractors, and external service providers.
• Source and pre-screen candidates, review resumes, assess qualifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of electronic candidate evaluation and applicant tracking tools.
• Career Development and Outreach Programs: Develop, support, or maintain college recruiting, affirmative action, career development, and workforce outreach programs, as assigned.
• Manage relationships with recruiting agencies, contractors, job boards, and internet recruiting representatives supporting employment advertising campaigns.
• Monitor and provide performance feedback on recruiting agencies, sourcing channels, and other recruiting partners.
• Track recruiting activity and outcomes, analyze source effectiveness and hiring trends, and recommend improvements to recruiting products, services, and processes.
• Apply advanced recruiting knowledge and sound judgment to resolve complex staffing challenges, including situations where precedent may not exist.
• Support hiring events, production recovery needs, and other recruiting activities outside standard business hours, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of human resources experience OR Master's degree and at least 1 year of human resources experience OR At least 5 years of human resources experience.
• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.

Desired Skills

• At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid experience leading mass-hiring and high-volume recruiting efforts, including production ramp-ups, skilled trades, and hourly manufacturing roles.
• Advanced knowledge of sourcing strategies, candidate screening, structured interviewing, selection documentation, and offer development.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex recruiting challenges independently and use sound judgment when established precedent is limited.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative skills, with the ability to influence hiring managers and network with senior internal and external partners.
• Experience managing recruiting agencies, contractors, job boards, community partnerships, college recruiting, or other external sourcing channels.
• Ability to use recruiting metrics and source effectiveness data to identify trends, improve processes, and support business decisions.
• Strong organization, communication, negotiation, and documentation skills in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting technology, including applicant tracking systems, electronic candidate evaluation tools, and internet recruiting platforms.
• Knowledge of EEO, affirmative action, employment background screening, and other applicable recruiting compliance requirements.
• Ability to coach or provide informal guidance to less experienced recruiting professionals and colleagues.

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting here. The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

About TRATON

TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.