Job Title: Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Type: Full-Time, On-site
About Munro
Munro is recognized globally for teardown, benchmarking, cost analysis, product improvement, and practical engineering insight. For more than 30 years, we have helped leading manufacturers understand how products are designed, what they cost to build, and how they can be engineered better.
Our work spans automotive, EVs, aerospace, defense, robotics, consumer products, industrial equipment, and emerging technologies. Through Munro & Associates and Munro Defense, our teams support both commercial and defense customers with engineering, consulting, and technical expertise.
Position Summary
Munro is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and people-focused Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist to support recruiting and Human Resources activities across both Munro & Associates (Commercial) and Munro Defense.
The primary focus of this position is talent acquisition and onboarding. The Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist will manage recruiting activities throughout the hiring process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, resume review, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, offers, pre-employment requirements, hiring documentation, and onboarding.
This position will partner closely with the Director of Human Resources and hiring managers across both organizations to understand staffing needs, identify qualified candidates, and provide a professional and efficient candidate experience.
In addition to recruiting responsibilities, this position will provide support for general Human Resources activities and employee administration as needed.
Why Join Munro?
People are at the center of Munro's success. In this role, you will have a direct impact on building the teams that support our continued growth across our commercial and defense businesses.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead recruiting activities for a variety of engineering, technical, professional, and support positions.
- Work directly with hiring managers and company leadership to understand talent needs.
- Support recruiting for both commercial and defense-focused organizations.
- Manage the candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
- Build relationships with candidates, universities, recruiting partners, and other talent sources.
- Develop broader Human Resources knowledge and experience while maintaining a strong focus on talent acquisition.
- Help improve recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes as the organizations continue to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for Munro & Associates and Munro Defense.
- Partner with the Director of Human Resources and hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs.
- Assist hiring managers with developing and updating job descriptions and defining position requirements.
- Create and post job openings across appropriate recruiting platforms and sourcing channels.
- Proactively source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, universities, professional networks, and other recruiting resources.
- Review resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet position requirements.
- Conduct initial phone and video interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, communication skills, and overall fit.
- Coordinate interviews between candidates, hiring managers, leadership, and interview teams.
- Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruiting and interview process.
- Provide hiring managers with candidate information and assist with moving candidates efficiently through the selection process.
- Prepare offer letters and other hiring documentation in coordination with the Director of Human Resources.
- Communicate offers to selected candidates and coordinate the pre-employment process through the employee's start date.
- Maintain accurate recruiting records, candidate documentation, and applicant tracking information.
- Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and anticipated hiring needs.
- Develop relationships with universities, technical schools, professional organizations, recruiting partners, and other talent sources.
- Assist with career fairs, recruiting events, internship programs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
- Track recruiting activity and provide updates regarding open positions, candidate pipelines, interviews, offers, and hiring progress.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and time-to-fill.
Hiring & Onboarding
- Manage new-hire paperwork and onboarding activities for employees joining both Munro entities.
- Coordinate completion of required employment documentation and pre-employment requirements.
- Support completion and maintenance of Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
- Coordinate new-hire orientation schedules and first-day activities.
- Work with managers and internal departments to ensure equipment, system access, workspace, badges, and other onboarding needs are prepared prior to an employee's start date.
- Provide new employees with information regarding company policies, benefits, payroll, and onboarding requirements.
- Track completion of required new-hire documentation, training, and onboarding activities.
- Maintain organized and accurate employee and recruiting records.
- Support ongoing improvements to the new-hire experience and onboarding process.
Human Resources Support
While talent acquisition will be the primary focus of this position, the Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist will also assist the Director of Human Resources with general HR responsibilities, including:
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
- Assist employees with general HR questions and direct more complex matters to the Director of Human Resources.
- Support employee benefits administration and enrollment activities.
- Assist with employee changes, including promotions, compensation changes, transfers, and other personnel updates.
- Support employee engagement, recognition, training, and company events.
- Assist with HR reporting, audits, compliance documentation, and recordkeeping.
- Support performance management and employee development processes as needed.
- Assist with offboarding activities, including separation documentation and return of company property.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee, candidate, compensation, and company information.
- Provide additional HR administrative and operational support as business needs require.
Ideal Candidate
You are likely to be successful in this role if you:
- Enjoy recruiting and connecting talented people with the right opportunities.
- Are comfortable speaking with candidates and conducting interviews.
- Can build strong working relationships with hiring managers and company leadership.
- Are highly organized and able to manage multiple open positions and candidates simultaneously.
- Communicate professionally and follow up consistently.
- Take initiative rather than waiting for candidates to come to you.
- Understand the importance of providing a positive candidate and new-hire experience.
- Are comfortable handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
- Can balance recruiting priorities with additional HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Enjoy working in a smaller organization where responsibilities are varied and your work has a visible impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- 5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate management.
- Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple open positions and priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, or other recruiting tools.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Knowledge of general employment practices and HR compliance requirements preferred.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following is beneficial:
- Engineering or technical recruiting
- Manufacturing or automotive recruiting
- Defense or government contractor recruiting
- Professional services or consulting
- LinkedIn Recruiter and proactive candidate sourcing
- University and early-career recruiting
- Applicant tracking or HRIS systems
- New-hire onboarding
- I-9 and E-Verify administration
- General Human Resources administration
Why You'll Grow Here
This position provides the opportunity to take ownership of recruiting activities across two growing organizations while developing broader Human Resources experience.
You'll work directly with the Director of Human Resources, hiring managers, and company leadership to help Munro attract, hire, and onboard the talent needed to support our commercial and defense businesses. As you grow in the role, you'll have opportunities to expand your knowledge across recruiting strategy, employee relations, benefits, compliance, employee development, and other areas of Human Resources.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off, including vacation days and holidays
- Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Generous company 401(k) contribution
- Opportunities for continued professional development
- Career growth within Talent Acquisition and Human Resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
Munro & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Munro & Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Additional Information
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position. Responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs, and Munro reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties and responsibilities as necessary. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
