Recruiting Supervisor

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

Gotion Illinois is seeking a Recruiting Supervisor to lead and develop a high-performing recruiting team supporting the rapid growth of our U.S. operations. This role is responsible for overseeing full-cycle recruitment activities across technical, professional, and operational functions while ensuring recruiting objectives align with business priorities.

The Recruiting Supervisor will manage recruiter performance, drive talent acquisition strategies, optimize hiring processes, and partner closely with business leaders to meet aggressive workforce planning goals critical to the success of our advanced battery manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on recruiting expertise with strong leadership capabilities and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, champion an excellent candidate experience, and help build the talent infrastructure necessary to support Gotion's continued expansion.

If you're a recruiting leader with experience managing teams and driving hiring strategies in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or high-volume environments, Gotion is the place for you. Help us build the workforce that will power the future of energy!

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters and recruiting coordinators, providing guidance, training, and performance management to ensure hiring goals are achieved.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies that support business growth, workforce planning initiatives, and organizational hiring objectives across multiple functions.
• Oversee end-to-end recruiting activities for technical, professional, and operational positions, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout the hiring process.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and senior leadership to understand workforce needs, forecast hiring demands, and create effective recruiting plans.
• Drive proactive sourcing strategies and talent pipeline initiatives to attract high-quality candidates for both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting workflows, interview processes, assessment methods, and candidate selection practices to increase hiring effectiveness.
• Monitor key recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, recruiter productivity, and sourcing effectiveness. Provide regular reporting and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with HR, Marketing, community organizations, and educational institutions to strengthen Gotion's employer brand and enhance talent attraction efforts.
• Promote inclusive recruiting practices and support initiatives designed to attract diverse talent and foster an equitable hiring process.
• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding, maintaining strong communication and a positive representation of the company.
• Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies, job boards, and other talent acquisition vendors to maximize recruitment effectiveness and return on investment.
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with all applicable local, state, and federal employment laws, company policies, and talent acquisition standards.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of recruiting experience, including experience recruiting for technical, manufacturing, engineering, or operational roles.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing recruiters, talent acquisition teams, or recruiting programs.
• Proven success leading recruiting efforts in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, talent acquisition strategies, and recruiting operations.
• Experience developing recruiting metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise in direct sourcing, networking, and pipeline development.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and recruiting technologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in recruiting practices.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 –130,000, plus eligibility for 15% bonus and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range listed in the job posting represents the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be influenced by the specific work location, along with factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.