Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter - HR

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.  PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Requisition Summary

Kenworth is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter to support the full recruiting lifecycle. In this role, you’ll partner closely with hiring managers to support sourcing, outreach, candidate screening, and the hiring process. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in recruiting. You’ll develop skills in customer focus, relationship building, organization, and communication, while contributing to a results driven and collaborative HR team at Kenworth and PACCAR.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the full-cycle recruiting process by managing job postings, sourcing, scheduling and candidate communications while building and promoting the PACCAR and Kenworth employer brand.


• Assist in sourcing candidates for a variety of roles, including technical and non-technical positions (Engineering, Sales, Marketing, IT, Accounting, etc.)


• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and build candidate pipelines


• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate outreach and phone screens


• Help coordinate interviews and ensure a positive candidate experience while


• Partner with HR Business Partners to identify internal talent and support internal mobility efforts


• Maintain accurate data in SuccessFactors


• Support recruiting projects and process improvement initiatives as needed


• Drive and take a proactive approach to partnering with hiring managers to support and advance recruiting efforts

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• 2-3 years of experience working in HR, sales, marketing, or other people-facing roles


• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to manage multiple priorities


• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with others


• Highly organized with strong attention to detail


• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar tools


• Interest in talent acquisition and building a career in recruiting


• Exposure to SuccessFactors is a plus

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities


• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields


• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: 

• 401k with up to a 5% company match 


• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement 


• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time 


• Tuition reimbursement for continued education 


• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family 


• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) 


• Paid short-and long-term disability programs 


• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance 


• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more 

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter is $70,500 – $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.