Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Overview

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Key Job Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs, define candidate requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Execute full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical (STEM), and leadership (up to and including executive level) positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.
• Recruit across multiple functions and levels (from individual contributor to executive) while maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness to candidates and hiring teams.
• Source and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, networking, social media, and other recruitment channels.
• Conduct candidate screenings and assessments, coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and support hiring decisions.
• Prepare and extend offers, facilitate candidate negotiations, and partner with HR and hiring leaders throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Partner with external search firms and recruiting agencies for hard-to-fill and specialized positions, establishing clear expectations, managing candidate submissions, and evaluating partner effectiveness.
• Support employer branding, recruitment marketing initiatives, career fairs, and other talent attraction activities while identifying opportunities to improve recruiting processes and outcomes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably supporting professional, technical, and corporate functions
• Demonstrated success recruiting across a variety of disciplines, such as Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Human Resources, or other professional functions
• Strong sourcing skills with experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and other recruitment tools
• Ability to understand diverse business functions and job requirements and translate them into effective recruiting strategies
• Experience building strong relationships with hiring managers and partnering effectively with HR stakeholders throughout the recruitment process
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and offer management skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with recruitment technologies, ATS platforms, Microsoft Office, and related HR systems

Additional Information

Hiring Range: At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $80,000-$100,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.