**Mission of Role/Position Summary:** The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and recruiting top talent to support our mission in emergency management. This individual will work closely with hiring managers and the Human Resources team to ensure critical roles are filled for immediate and future hiring needs. **Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:** Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: - Execute talent acquisition strategies to meet organizations hiring needs. - Source candidates for immediate hiring needs in a fast paced environment - Maintain and refine the applicant tracking system and recruitment metrics. - Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a positive candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding. - Collaborate with department heads to determine staffing needs and develop job descriptions. - Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates. - Conduct interviews and coordinate hiring processes with department heads. - Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs. - Utilize various recruiting platforms and tools to attract candidates. - Support onboarding processes for new hires to ensure smooth integration into the team. - Support the Human Resources team with any additional administrative needs. - Maintain accurate recruitment records and reports. - Participate in job fairs and recruitment events. - Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical, engineering, manufacturing, business, and professional positions • Manage candidate screenings, interview coordination, offer support, and onboarding activities • Maintain a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process • Source and engage passive candidates in niche motorsports, performance automotive, aftermarket automotive, and high-performance engineering markets • Build pipelines of specialized talent, including engineers, technicians, program managers, business professionals, and leadership candidates • Use networking, referrals, market mapping, LinkedIn Recruiter, industry associations, and sourcing tools to identify top talent • Partner directly with hiring managers to understand role requirements, define talent needs, and develop recruiting strategies • Provide consultative guidance on candidate availability, compensation expectations, and market competitiveness • Support intake discussions, calibration, candidate review, and hiring decision alignment • Provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, and compensation data to support hiring strategy • Build long-term relationships within motorsports, performance automotive, and technical talent communities • Represent the organization within relevant industry communities, networks, and events • Maintain accurate ATS and CRM data • Track pipeline activity, candidate status, and recruiting progress • Ensure recruiting workflows are organized, compliant, and aligned with business needs

• Research universities across the US to understand where we should recruit from • Source potential candidates using LinkedIn and other recruiting platforms • Learn and apply Boolean search techniques to identify high-quality talent • Reach out to candidates and build talent pipelines • Screen candidates based on graduation year, field of study, and role requirements • Maintain accurate recruiting data and candidate records • Work closely with your manager to improve sourcing strategies • Learn to use AI tools such as Claude and other recruiting technologies to become a more effective recruiter • Contribute ideas to improve our hiring process

Role Description Reporting to the Director/VP, Talent Acquisition and Management, this role owns the administration of US benefits programs, payroll coordination, and wellness initiatives, while also contributing to recruitment efforts and supporting broader Talent operations across the employee lifecycle. This person is a critical connector — keeping benefits running smoothly, payroll accurate, and employee experience programs active, while stepping into recruiting support as the team’s needs require. What you will do - Benefits Administration - Serve as day-to-day administrator for all US benefits programs including health, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), and voluntary benefits. - Manage open enrollment end-to-end: communications, employee support, vendor coordination, and system updates. - Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA accommodations, state leave, parental leave, disability) in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. - Maintain benefits vendor relationships and support annual renewal process in partnership with the Director/VP. - Respond to employee benefits inquiries promptly and accurately; serve as the first point of contact for benefits questions. - Payroll Coordination - Process and coordinate US payroll in partnership with Finance, ensuring accuracy and timely execution each cycle. - Support annual 401k audits and compliance reporting. - Flag discrepancies and track corrections; escalate payroll compliance issues to the Director/VP as needed. - Wellness & Employee Experience - Coordinate and execute employee wellness initiatives and recognition programs throughout the year. - Manage the employee engagement calendar and logistics for company-sponsored events and wellness activities. - Track participation and gather feedback to inform program improvements; report outcomes to the Director. - Support peer recognition programs and tuition reimbursement administration. - Talent Acquisition Support - Support full-cycle recruiting as needed — posting roles, scheduling interviews, coordinating offers, and managing onboarding logistics. - Maintain accurate candidate records in Greenhouse (ATS) and support the team’s compliance with internal posting requirements. - Maintain people data integrity across Talent systems; support HRIS updates, reporting, and data pulls as requested. - Provide general administrative and operational support to the US Talent team. Qualifications - Experience in benefits administration, payroll coordination, and Talent operations. - Familiarity with US benefits programs, leave regulations (FMLA, ADA, state leave), and 401(k) administration. - Exposure to full-cycle recruiting, ATS platforms (Greenhouse preferred), and onboarding coordination. - Comfort with HRIS systems, Google Workspace, and Excel/Sheets for data tracking and reporting. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without dropping detail. - A bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience. Who you are - You are detail-oriented and dependable — someone who takes pride in running benefits, payroll, and operations without error and without drama. - You’re comfortable wearing multiple hats, and you understand that in a lean Talent team, everyone’s work connects. Preferred Qualifications - 1+ years of experience in an administrative or HR-related role. - Familiarity with global HR processes and compliance requirements. - Experience in a remote, multicultural team environment. Key Competencies - Adaptability to work with teams in different time zones. - A proactive mindset and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. - Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills. Benefits - Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and global environment. - Be part of an innovative HR team supporting a diverse workforce. - Competitive compensation and benefits, including 401k match. - Remote work flexibility with a focus on work-life balance.