Join Navistar, Inc. as a Talent Acquisition Strategist – Drive Workforce Excellence with Impact and Innovation

Location: Ohio, United States
Job Types: Full Time
Timing/Shifts: 5.5 Day Week

UP TO $ 12,000 / month

Talent Acquisition Strategist at Navistar, Inc.

At Navistar, Inc., a leader in the commercial vehicle manufacturing industry based in Ohio, we understand that our most valuable asset is our people. To sustain our legacy of innovation, quality, and industry leadership, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Strategist to lead and elevate our workforce development initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle complex challenges, actively shape the future of our company, and make a tangible impact across all levels of our organization.

Why Join Navistar?

Working at Navistar means joining a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a passion for engineering excellence. Our culture encourages forward thinking, continuous improvement, and the pursuit of exceptional results. As a Talent Acquisition Strategist with us, you will not simply fill openings—you’ll be a strategic partner in business growth, ensuring we attract and retain exceptional talent that will drive our company’s enduring success.

Role Overview

In this dynamic and challenging role, you will be the driving force behind our talent sourcing and engagement strategies. You will orchestrate end-to-end talent identification, assessment, and integration processes for critical roles across multiple departments. Your insights, foresight, and execution will directly influence Navistar’s competitive positioning and ability to innovate. This is a high-impact position requiring exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic insight, and a results-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Planning: Collaborate with department leaders and senior management to forecast talent needs aligned with Navistar’s long-term business objectives and industry trends.
Candidate Sourcing & Assessment: Develop and implement innovative sourcing methodologies to identify top-tier candidates, including passive talent and diverse talent pipelines, using technology and data analytics tools.
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience: Enhance Navistar’s employer brand in the Ohio region and beyond by creating engaging candidate experiences, representing our values, and cultivating a positive perception in the talent market.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, guiding them through talent evaluation, interviewing best practices, and decision-making processes to select candidates who align with both role requirements and corporate culture.
Process Optimization: Continuously assess and refine recruitment workflows to maximize efficiency, reduce time-to-fill metrics, and improve quality of hire while ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into talent acquisition strategies to promote a more innovative, inclusive, and high-performing workforce.
Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize recruitment analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
Technology Integration: Leverage applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment marketing platforms, and social media channels to optimize outreach and engagement.
Training & Development: Provide coaching and training to hiring teams on best practices for candidate evaluation and onboarding readiness.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in talent acquisition or change management are a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in talent sourcing, assessment, or workforce planning roles within complex, fast-paced environments.
Proven track record designing and implementing strategic talent identification and acquisition initiatives that have measurably improved organizational performance.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing senior leaders and fostering collaborative partnerships.
Strong analytical mindset with experience interpreting recruitment metrics and turning insights into actionable strategies.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in talent attraction and retention.
High proficiency with recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM, digital sourcing tools) and social media platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, demonstrating flexibility and resilience under pressure.

Why This Role is a Challenger’s Dream

This position is not for the faint-hearted. You will take ownership of complex, strategic initiatives that directly influence our ability to innovate and grow as a company. The opportunity to build and enhance talent strategies in a competitive market allows you to challenge the status quo and implement transformation that leaves a lasting legacy. If you’re inspired by solving tough problems, pursuing excellence relentlessly, and directly contributing to corporate success through workforce advancement, this is your moment.

What You’ll Gain

An influential role within a globally recognized company that values your perspective and expertise.
Exposure to cross-functional teams and leadership, enabling you to broaden your professional impact.
Opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and contribution to industry best practices.
A workplace that champions innovation, diversity, and a culture of high achievement.

About Navistar, Inc.

Navistar, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles, and engines. Located in Ohio, we pride ourselves on pioneering engineering solutions and fostering a collaborative work environment committed to excellence. We believe that our strength lies in the people who dedicate their talents towards our mission to drive customer success and industry advancement.

Take the Next Step

If you thrive on uncovering hidden talent, forging meaningful partnerships, and contributing to an inspiring company vision, you are encouraged to consider this unique challenge at Navistar, Inc. We invite you to be a vital architect of our workforce future. Your strategic insight will fuel our continued success and innovation in a dynamic marketplace.

Engage your ambition. Drive transformative results. Redefine what’s possible.