Talent Acquisition & Integration Specialist

The Acquisition Talent and Integration Specialist leads the talent acquisition and integration efforts for new company acquisitions. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining high employee engagement during and after acquisitions.

This position will require 60-75% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans for potential and newly acquired companies.
• Source, attract, and hire talent to be ready to fill or fill existing positions in acquired organizations.
• Conduct comprehensive job profiling sessions with senior leadership, field leadership and hiring managers to identify target skill sets.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process and communications with HR and leadership from initial candidate contact through offer negotiation.

Integration and Retention

• Develop and execute initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention in newly acquired collision repair shops.
• Informal/formal surveys and summaries at 30, 60 and 90 days.
• Conducting stay interviews proactively assess flight risks.
• If needed, conduct exit interviews.
• Conducting extended onboarding for new team members – Employee Handbook, 401(k), Benefits, Offer components etc.
• Liaison to HR and management about employee relations, work environment, overall engagement dynamics.
• Working closely with the GM, OM and RD, provides ongoing support and mentoring for both new and existing employees.

Strategic Planning

• Partner with senior and field management to develop talent acquisition strategies and source talent that support business growth and integration needs
• Analyze integration metrics and provide insights to improve hiring and retention strategies
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition and integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Proven experience in talent acquisition for an hourly workforce, preferably in merger and acquisition contexts
• Strong understanding of change management and employee integration processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment software
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations

Additional Qualifications:

Conflict Resolution

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to mediate differences.

Adaptability

• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Openness to travel, as the role may require visiting multiple locations.

Change Management

• Proven ability to lead and manage change initiatives.
• Experience in developing and implementing integration strategies.

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.

Leadership

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide teams through transitions.
• Experience in mentoring and developing employees.