Specialist, Talent Attraction

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Scout Motors
Columbia, SC, United States
  • Resource
  • FlexTime
  • FullTime
  • Seasonal
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Overview

We’re looking for a Talent Attractions Specialist to fuel Scout’s rapid growth.

If you are someone in Talent Attraction who:

  • Thinks creatively and acts with purpose
  • Thrives in the hunt and never stops learning
  • Builds genuine relationships with passive candidates before they even know they’re ready to make a move?
  • Leverages data to drive smarter decisions
  • Believes collaboration leads to stronger outcomes
  • Sees sourcing not as a task — but as a talent strategy

If you’re passionate about the why behind every hire, and love being on the frontlines of talent discovery, we want to connect. Let’s build something impactful together.

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:

  • Talent Mapping & Research: Conduct deep-dive research to identify talent pools and organizational structures within competing industries
  • Strategic Sourcing/Talent Pipeline Development: Take a multi-channel approach and leverage different sourcing tools and techniques to find and connect with passive talent.
  • Market Intelligence: Provide insights on talent movement, employer brand perceptions, and hiring strategies within the automotive sector.
  • Candidate Engagement: In partnership with our corporate branding team, craft personalized outreach reflecting Scout’s brand and values; nurture relationships with high-priority passive candidates.
  • Brand Ambassador: Represent Scout Motors at key external recruiting events, industry conferences, career forums, and professional networking groups to elevate brand visibility and attract top talent.
  • Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with the Talent Acquisition Recruiters, Employer Brand and business leaders to amplify attraction efforts and ensure inclusive sourcing strategies.
  • Metrics & Reporting: Track sourcing metrics, outreach performance, and conversion rates to refine attraction strategies and demonstrate impact. Keep all sourcing and candidate activities well documented and organized in our CRM system.

Location & Travel Expectations:

  • This role will be based out of the future Scout Motors corporate headquarters, which is anticipated to be identified in 2025. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters after the location is determined and you are expected to relocate at such time. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
  • The responsibilities of this role will require minimum 3 days a week 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:

  • 4 years of experience in talent sourcing or recruiting, with a track record of building qualified, engaged pipelines for current and future roles — bonus points if you’ve worked in a high-volume hiring environment for field-based roles. (Retail, Commercial Operations, Travel/Tourism/Transportation, Hospitality, etc.)
  • A strategic mindset when it comes to sourcing — you know how to craft smart search strategies, especially when it comes to sales/marketing, manufacturing, engineering, or technical roles
  • A passion for creating meaningful, inclusive, and data-informed candidate experiences
  • A strong commitment to building talent pools that reflect Scout Motors’ values and forward-thinking talent strategy
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and keep projects moving
  • Detail-oriented, well-organized, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of the candidate experience
  • You bring resilience, curiosity, creativity, and resourcefulness to your work — and you’re energized by solving problems and trying new things
  • A true team player who sees collaboration as a way to strengthen both culture and outcomes
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred

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 = $90,000.00 – $112,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

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