Inside the Role

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter II is responsible for full-cycle recruiting for a defined area of the business in different regions of the US. This role is heavily focused on proactive sourcing, building talent pipelines ahead of demand, and partnering closely with hiring managers, to deliver strong hiring outcomes.

This recruiter operates as a talent advisor, using data, market insights, and thoughtful sourcing strategies to guide hiring decisions and create a positive experience for candidates and hiring teams.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $71,000 - $91,000 USD 

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​. Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA

• Own full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, skill requirements, and hiring priorities.
• Proactively source and engage talent, including building pipelines even when no role is open.
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, coordinate interview loops, and deliver offers.
• Use recruiting data and market insights to guide sourcing strategy, manage pipelines, and influence hiring decisions.
• Provide regular updates and clear communication to hiring managers and candidates throughout the process.
• Ensure a positive, transparent candidate experience from first contact through offer.
• Continuously evaluate and improve sourcing approaches, interview processes, and hiring outcomes.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract top candidates, while reducing the time to fill, and increasing candidate quality.
• Strategic use of social media, sourcing tools and existing network to generate a healthy pool of qualified candidates for all positions.
• Using a variety of techniques to discover and attract the best passive talent
• Fully utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to screen and process applicants within the ATS.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong proactive sourcing skills and comfort engaging passive talent.
• Ability to use data and metrics to prioritize work and inform decisions.
• Proven ability to collaborate closely with hiring managers and influence outcomes.
• Clear, thoughtful communicator with a strong customer service mindset.

What Success Looks Like

• Talent pipelines are built ahead of hiring needs.
• Hiring managers view you as a trusted partner, not just a process owner.
• Sourcing efforts are intentional, measurable, and effective.
• Candidates consistently have a clear and positive experience.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's Degree with 2-4 years of directly related Recruiting / Sourcing experience is required.
• Experience sourcing technical talent utilizing LinkedIn and other channels.
• Demonstrated track record  pipelining, sourcing and assessing technical talent.
• Proven relationship management experience with hiring teams and business partners, helping them navigate the sources of talent and assisting them with assessment.
• Skilled in offer negotiation, awareness of pertinent employment legislation and employment market trends.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of Human Resources work.
• Potential for travel to national and local recruiting events, university fairs and networking events, up to 5-10%.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required with an ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork.
• The duties and responsibilities described may be changed as necessitated by business demands.
• An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have  

• Degree in Human Resources or Business preferred
• Experience with Workday platforms
• Previous experience recruiting for Engineering, Software, or other technical positions, highly preferred

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.