Manager, Talent Acquisition (Corporate & Technical Teams)

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!Overview  Scout Motors is building something iconic — and hiring the talent that makes it possible requires focus, precision, and leadership.  The Manager, Talent Acquisition will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across Corporate, Commercial Operations, Technical, and Engineering functions. This leader will oversee a team of recruiters and partner closely with executive and functional leaders to deliver high quality talent in a hyper-growth, high-accountability environment.  This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with a strong bias toward action — someone who simplifies complexity, drives operational excellence, and holds themselves, their team and stakeholders accountable to deliver measurable results.  What you’ll do Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Lead & Deliver Results  Lead and develop a team of recruiters supporting Engineering, Technical, Commercial Operations, and Corporate functions (IT, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Compliance, HR, Brand & Strategy, Growth, Administration, Audit etc.)  Own hiring performance across supported business areas — ensuring delivery against headcount plans, time-to-fill targets, and quality-of-hire metrics  Drive disciplined requisition management, prioritization, and workload distribution  Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability mechanisms across the recruiting team  Step in as a player-coach when necessary to ensure critical roles are filled   Simplify & Standardize  Bring structure and consistency to recruiting processes in an environment that has historically been complex  Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions that improve speed, transparency, and predictability  Ensure data integrity and disciplined system usage   Strategic Business Partnership  Serve as a trusted advisor to functional leaders, understanding business goals, capability gaps, and workforce planning needs  Translate business strategy into actionable recruiting plans  Provide talent market insights to influence hiring strategy and workforce decisions  Support critical leadership hiring as needed   Drive Talent Excellence  Build high-caliber candidate pipelines across engineering, technical and corporate disciplines  Elevate sourcing strategies and proactive talent pool mapping  Lead hiring calibration conversations to ensure quality and consistency  Champion inclusive hiring practices and structured interviewing   Performance & Accountability  Utilize internal hiring data (supply and demand) and external market data to develop and execute plans that drive performance  Conduct regular business reviews with stakeholders  Create visibility into risks and mitigation plans  Foster a high-performance culture grounded in feedback, recognition, and ownership    Location & Travel Expectations: This role is based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role requires 4 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.  Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time. What you’ll bring  We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field of study is required  7+ years of Talent Acquisition leadership experience is required  Experience recruiting across technical and corporate disciplines in a high-growth environment (automotive or manufacturing preferred)  Strong operational mindset with the ability to scale processes and drive execution  Proven ability to influence senior leaders and hold stakeholders accountable  Experience leveraging recruiting metrics and dashboards to drive performance  Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills  Comfortable navigating ambiguity while delivering structure and clarity  Who You Are  Action-oriented and decisive  Comfortable making tough calls  Data-driven and disciplined  A simplifier of complexity  A coach who develops talent and expects e