Job Description
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Division:  FCM DIV NORTH AMERICA
Contract Type: 
Job Location:  AUBURN HILLS HQ R&D
Job Description: 

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

We are seeking a driven and detail‑oriented Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join our Clean Mobility Division in Auburn Hills, MI. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience of US talent acquisition activities. You will play a critical role in shaping sourcing strategies and managing the end-to-end recruitment process—from identifying and engaging top talent to coordinating interviews and partnering with candidates and hiring managers. You will ensure a seamless and efficient hiring experience at every stage, while maintaining alignment with Forvia’s policies and procedures.

 

This job will require you to:

  • Own and manage the lifecycle recruitment process for both plant and central positions.
  • Source and identify high potential candidates leveraging your network, various job boards, and social media channels.
  • Conduct initial candidate interview screens to evaluate skills and position fit and provide a short list of top talent for the hiring teams to interview.
  • Coordinate and assist management in all staffing and recruiting activities, search firms, university relations, and advertising. 
  • Update the Talent Acquisition Tracker daily as candidates enter and exit the recruitment process.
  • Manage the interview scheduling process and candidate management for internal and external candidates.
  • Propose continuous improvement ideas to support Talent Acquisition KPIs.
  • Capitalize on knowledge and share best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site. 
  • Participate in additional Talent Acquisition and general Human Resources activities and projects as requested.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

  • Willingness to travel up to 30% to Midwestern plant locations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within the manufacturing and/or automotive industry, with a demonstrated ability to source passive candidates
  • Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, particularly as they relate to interviewing and hiring practices
  • Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), with preference for SAP SuccessFactors
  • Strong research and sourcing capabilities, including proficiency in Boolean search techniques and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a matrixed, collaborative environment
  • Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Strong time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple requisitions
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Strong data entry skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Forvia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

What we can do for you

  • At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
  • We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
  • We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
  • We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
  • We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
  • Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.