Specialist, Talent Attraction (South Carolina)

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:

• Proactively source and engage qualified, diverse candidates to be hired for current and future roles 
• Build and grow pools of new talent to in support of the 2025/2026 hiring plans. 
• Develop and implement local talent sourcing strategies to identify pools of qualified local talent 
• Operationalize talent and market intelligence to improve hiring outcomes. 
• Act as a highly skilled, collaborative partner for all parties. 
• Maintain accurate talent acquisition-related data and information in an applicant tracking system (and/or) other HR tech platforms. 
• Achieve the hiring plan and KPIs as assigned. 
• Represent Scout at talent acquisition-related external events and forums. 
• Thrive in a lean, start-up environment. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of a Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC; Blythewood, SC; or the future Scout Motors corporate location (to be determined) in mid-2025. The final location will be further discussed and aligned with the successful candidate. 
• The responsibilities of this role will require regular attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• 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 Administration, liberal arts disciplines, or related field 
• Minimum 4 years of talent sourcing recruiting experience (building qualified talent pipelines for current and future roles) 
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies to find and hire manufacturing, and/or engineering/technical talent is preferred 
• Passion for providing positive and inclusive candidate-centric recruiting experiences informed by data 
• Commitment to cultivating diversity of candidate pools in accordance with Scout Motors talent strategy 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills 
• Keen attention to detail 
• Resilience, integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, collaborative orientation, enthusiastic attitude, growth mindset 
• Ability to work well across departments and strengthen company culture through effective collaboration 

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $100,000.00 - $115,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.