Ford is advancing some of the most ambitious work in mobility, performance, and next-generation automotive innovation. To support specialized hiring across motorsports, performance automotive, high-performance engineering, and technical business functions, the talent team needs a senior recruiter who understands niche automotive talent markets and can build strong pipelines of specialized candidates. We're hiring a Senior Recruiter – Motorsports & Performance Recruiting to do exactly that.
About the Role
This is a specialized recruiting role focused on identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent across motorsports, performance automotive, aftermarket automotive, and high-performance engineering environments. You'll operate as a full-cycle recruiting partner, working closely with hiring managers to define talent needs, build sourcing strategies, engage passive candidates, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first outreach through offer and onboarding.
What You'll Do
Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical, engineering, manufacturing, business, and professional positions
- Manage candidate screenings, interview coordination, offer support, and onboarding activities
- Maintain a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
Specialized Talent Sourcing
- Source and engage passive candidates in niche motorsports, performance automotive, aftermarket automotive, and high-performance engineering markets
- Build pipelines of specialized talent, including engineers, technicians, program managers, business professionals, and leadership candidates
- Use networking, referrals, market mapping, LinkedIn Recruiter, industry associations, and sourcing tools to identify top talent
Hiring Manager Partnership
- Partner directly with hiring managers to understand role requirements, define talent needs, and develop recruiting strategies
- Provide consultative guidance on candidate availability, compensation expectations, and market competitiveness
- Support intake discussions, calibration, candidate review, and hiring decision alignment
Market Intelligence & Pipeline Development
- Provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, and compensation data to support hiring strategy
- Build long-term relationships within motorsports, performance automotive, and technical talent communities
- Represent the organization within relevant industry communities, networks, and events
ATS, CRM & Process Management
- Maintain accurate ATS and CRM data
- Track pipeline activity, candidate status, and recruiting progress
- Ensure recruiting workflows are organized, compliant, and aligned with business needs
What We Need to See
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Proven success recruiting technical, engineering, manufacturing, or specialized automotive talent
- Experience sourcing passive candidates in niche talent markets
- Proficiency with ATS, CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools such as hireEZ
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Bonus Points
- Understanding of vehicle performance systems, racing operations, and automotive engineering disciplines
- Existing network within the motorsports or performance automotive community
- Experience supporting motorsports, performance automotive, aftermarket automotive, or high-performance engineering teams strongly preferred
- Comfort operating in specialized, high-demand talent markets
- Ability to provide market insight, not just recruiting execution
Logistics
Location: Remote, US
Engagement: Salaried full-time position with Sustainable Talent dedicated to Ford
Compensation: $100,000 – $110,000 per year, based on experience, education, and work location. This range reflects the good-faith annual compensation we expect to pay the successful candidate upon hire.
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; sick leave; holiday pay; and access to the Sustainable Talent employee assistance program.
This salaried position is offered through Sustainable Talent, Ford's strategic talent partner.
Sustainable Talent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
