General Motors

Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner

General Motors • $80K — $109K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, business, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years in Talent Acquisition, recruiting, or HR
  • Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to partner with hiring managers and stakeholders
  • Strong skills in candidate sourcing and interviewing
  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage confidential information

Responsibilities

  • Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and align on recruiting strategy
  • Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from sourcing to pre-employment activities
  • Recruit early-career talent for a variety of roles
  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines through various engagement strategies
  • Support targeted campus and virtual engagement strategies
  • Ensure consistent assessment processes with hiring teams
  • Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • GM vehicle discounts
  • Life insurance and accident benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Role

Our Early Career Talent (ECT) program provides a significant pipeline for the skill sets needed for an all-electric future and the future leaders of General Motors.

We are looking for an Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner to support the recruitment of interns, co-ops, new college graduates, and other early-career talent for GM's technical and business organizations. This role partners with hiring managers, HR, ECT program leaders, and other Talent Acquisition teams to deliver a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience in a challenging, high-volume, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, candidate-focused, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities. They bring sound recruiting judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with candidates, universities, student organizations, and business stakeholders.

What You'll Do
  • Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand workforce needs, clarify role requirements, define target candidate profiles, and align on recruiting strategy and timelines.
  • Manage assigned requisitions through the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, applicant review, candidate assessment, interviews, selection, offers, and pre-employment activities.
  • Recruit early-career talent across a broad range of technical, non-technical, business, and functional roles aligned to GM's evolving workforce needs.
  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines through university relationships, career fairs, student organizations, conferences, referrals, direct sourcing, and talent community engagement.
  • Support targeted campus and virtual engagement strategies that align with GM's hiring needs and priority talent markets.
  • Partner with hiring managers and interview teams to support consistent, structured, and timely assessment processes.
  • Coordinate with recruiting coordinators, sourcers, ECT program managers, Talent Marketing, HR partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to keep hiring activity moving and ownership clear.
  • Deliver a positive candidate experience through clear expectations, timely communication, interview preparation, thoughtful follow-up, and ongoing engagement through the offer and start process.
  • Support intern conversion, returning intern, graduating intern, co-op, and new college graduate hiring activities as assigned.
  • Maintain accurate and timely recruiting activity, candidate status, and requisition information in Workday and other Talent Acquisition systems.
  • Use recruiting data and market insights to identify bottlenecks, communicate risks, and recommend practical improvements to recruiting plans and processes.
  • Represent GM at university events, student programs, professional conferences, and other talent engagement activities as needed.
  • Demonstrate GM Behaviors by owning outcomes, moving with urgency, leading as one team, committing to customers, being inclusive, and speaking fearlessly.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3 or more years of professional experience in Talent Acquisition, recruiting, human resources, or a related field.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities, requisitions, or searches in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience partnering with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and move candidates through the recruiting process.
  • Experience with candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, offer management, or related recruiting activities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, organization, follow-through, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage confidential information, and adapt to changing business and hiring needs.
  • Ability to travel periodically for university recruiting events, team meetings, or other business needs.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience recruiting interns, co-ops, new college graduates, or other early-career talent.
  • Experience with Workday, applicant tracking systems, customer relationship management systems, LinkedIn, Handshake, or similar recruiting tools.
  • Experience developing university, student organization, faculty, or professional network relationships.
  • Experience supporting high-volume hiring, structured interview processes, recruiting events, or talent community engagement.
  • Familiarity with inclusive sourcing practices and strategies that broaden access to talent.
  • Experience using recruiting metrics, market intelligence, or funnel data to guide decisions and improve outcomes.


Compensation

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws.

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
  • The salary range for this role is $80,700 - $109,400. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Transform Your Career

General Motors is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your skills alongside the best in the industry. Our leadership is committed to providing every employee—from interns to senior professionals—with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and diversity training.

Innovate and Lead

At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Join Our Global Team

As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

Internship Programs and Employment Benefits

Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, General Motors offers positions that leverage your unique skills. Our hiring process is designed to identify and nurture talent, focusing on aligning your capabilities with the right opportunities for growth within the company.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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