Talent Acquisition Specialist

September 29, 2026
Bowling Green, KY, US

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What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities

Assists across multiple areas of staffing/recruiting: Talent evaluation and screening, job advertising and posting, talent prospecting as well as talent staffing and planning.

  1. Know and understand Bowling Green Metalforming Quality and Environmental policies.
  2. Work with hiring managers and recruiters to understand the company's staffing requirements and align activities in the talent acquisition process.
  3. Understand job descriptions and each role's specific skills, experience, and cultural fit requirements.
  4. Develop ongoing creative and cost-effective sourcing strategies.
  5. Develop and maintain a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
  6. Create and foster relationships with colleges and diverse professional organizations to attract and recruit alumni and diversity candidates.
  7. Research candidates on online platforms such as LinkedIn and job boards.
  8. Build relationships with potential candidates through outreach emails, messages, social media, and candidate engagement activities.
  9. Post industry trends, company news, and hiring information to engage and attract candidates.
  10. Participate in job fairs and industry networking events to source potential candidates.
  11. Review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
  12. Prescreen candidates and create prescreening questions for hiring manager collaboration and approval.
  13. Determine the most suitable candidates by reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. Present shortlisted candidates for consideration.
  14. Manage and coordinate all communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process.
  15. Assist in scheduling and coordinating interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
  16. Extend offers of employment to selected candidates under the direction of hiring managers and in accordance with company guidelines.
  17. Maintain accurate documentation on candidates, searches, hiring manager interactions, and recruiting activities.
  18. Maintain sourcing tools and databases to support candidate sourcing and management.
  19. Track, analyze, maintain, and present recruitment and selection data to leadership, corporate teams, launch teams, and auditors.
  20. Work cooperatively with all members of the staffing team to develop and implement staffing plans and activities.
  21. Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
  22. Continuously learn and adapt to changes in talent acquisition practices and technologies.
  23. Work under critical deadlines and heavy workloads with minimal supervision.
  24. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
  25. Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Post-secondary education preferred in related field
  • Minimum of 1 year experience candidate sourcing preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year recruiting for manufacturing required

Preferred qualifications

  • Proficiency with LinkedIn, Indeed, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and HRIS platforms
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment

Site Benefits

  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
  • Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
  • Annual summer cookout
  • Annual Christmas Parties
  • Onsite Nurses

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International