Senior Recruiter – Motorsports & Performance Recruiting – Supporting Ford – (Remote, US)

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.