Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
General Motors (GM) is a globally recognized automotive company renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability in the automotive industry. Established more than a century ago, GM has cemented its position as a leading manufacturer of vehicles and automotive technologies, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in transportation. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the company boasts a rich history of shaping the automotive landscape with its iconic brands and forward-thinking approach to manufacturing and customer engagement. GM’s workforce spans across the globe, focusing on creating cutting-edge products and fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and employee growth. The company is highly regarded as a top employer, offering numerous career paths in engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and corporate functions, all contributing towards its vision of a future with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.
The role of the Talent Events Specialist at GM is a key position within the talent acquisition and marketing teams, focused on enhancing the company’s employer brand and attracting top-tier talent across various critical talent pools. This hybrid role requires the specialist to work onsite in Warren, Michigan for three days a week while also having some remote flexibility. The Talent Events Specialist will be responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of talent-focused events and conferences, from strategizing and planning to execution and post-event analysis. These events target both experienced professionals and early career candidates, playing a strategic role in engaging prospective talent and reinforcing GM’s standing as a global employer of choice. The position requires a balance of project management, vendor coordination, partnership development, and analytical skills to optimize event outcomes and maximize engagement. The individual will collaborate closely with multiple internal teams including talent acquisition leads, marketing, communications, and global talent brand experts to ensure cohesive and impactful event branding and messaging.
In addition to managing logistics and vendor relationships, the specialist will oversee budgets, track event metrics, and employ technology tools such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems to capture and nurture leads generated from event participation. The role involves engaging with diverse talent pools by partnering with employee resource groups (ERGs) and community organizations to support hiring needs and promote workforce development. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of event planning, social/digital media amplification, and talent marketing strategies, coupled with strong communication and organizational skills. This position also demands the ability to analyze data trends, assess event performance, and innovate talent engagement approaches. Travel requirements are part of the role to support various events and conference activities. This position emphasizes GM’s commitment to inclusive recruitment practices and creating meaningful candidate experiences that align with the company's overall talent acquisition goals.
The role of the Talent Events Specialist at GM is a key position within the talent acquisition and marketing teams, focused on enhancing the company’s employer brand and attracting top-tier talent across various critical talent pools. This hybrid role requires the specialist to work onsite in Warren, Michigan for three days a week while also having some remote flexibility. The Talent Events Specialist will be responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of talent-focused events and conferences, from strategizing and planning to execution and post-event analysis. These events target both experienced professionals and early career candidates, playing a strategic role in engaging prospective talent and reinforcing GM’s standing as a global employer of choice. The position requires a balance of project management, vendor coordination, partnership development, and analytical skills to optimize event outcomes and maximize engagement. The individual will collaborate closely with multiple internal teams including talent acquisition leads, marketing, communications, and global talent brand experts to ensure cohesive and impactful event branding and messaging.
In addition to managing logistics and vendor relationships, the specialist will oversee budgets, track event metrics, and employ technology tools such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems to capture and nurture leads generated from event participation. The role involves engaging with diverse talent pools by partnering with employee resource groups (ERGs) and community organizations to support hiring needs and promote workforce development. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of event planning, social/digital media amplification, and talent marketing strategies, coupled with strong communication and organizational skills. This position also demands the ability to analyze data trends, assess event performance, and innovate talent engagement approaches. Travel requirements are part of the role to support various events and conference activities. This position emphasizes GM’s commitment to inclusive recruitment practices and creating meaningful candidate experiences that align with the company's overall talent acquisition goals.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in marketing recruitment event planning or recruiting related field
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience
- Experience with event planning logistics and vendor relationship management
- Strong skills in maintaining budget
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with onsite presence 3 days a week in Warren MI
- Ability to travel as required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with social and digital media platforms and CRM systems
Job Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in marketing recruitment event planning or recruiting related field
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience
- Experience with event planning logistics and vendor relationship management
- Strong skills in maintaining budget
- Preferred experience working with job boards to drive interest to key events
- Preferred experience working in events and conferences in the tech space to attract talent
- Experience with social digital media programs including social amplification platforms content management systems CMS or candidate relationship management CRM
- Strong social and communications skills verbal and written with excellent organizational skills time management and priority setting
Job Duties
- Acts as a talent events project manager leading the strategy activation and evaluation for conferences events and community partnership activations associated with manufacturing and other key talent pools
- Partners with vendors associated with event activation fulfillment including event logistics assets inventory swag and other resources to create compelling event experiences
- Works in close partnership with GTA delivery leads marketing communications and business partners to ensure strategies are being developed and performed to drive engagement and attraction of key talent audiences through events and conferences
- Manages events and conference budget including forecast and reviewing historical trends to positively influence future event strategies
- Serves as a point of contact for manufacturing talent event requests and needs and responds to needs in a timely manner
- Analyzes monitors and reports on actionable event insights and trends to assess performance and engagement for event and conference talent attraction results
- Works in close partnership with GMs global talent brand team to utilize compelling branding and interactive experiences at events attract top diverse talent and build positive employer brand reputation
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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