What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Talent Acquisition - US and Canada position at KONE?
KONE moves two billion people every day. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose, to shape the future of cities. KONE has consistently been featured on Forbes list of World's Best Innovative Companies, World's Best Employers & World's Largest Public Companies. At KONE, we believe in teamwork and a work culture where everyone can be who they are. This is exactly what makes us strong and successful.
Are you passionate about leading the team that builds our talent pipelines for the future? Do you want to join a company that is the easiest to work for, and with – and then help others join our teams in US and Canada too?
At KONE Lisle, we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who will provide caring and collaborative leadership for our team of recruiters in the US and Canada. Every day, this team engages and hires qualified, experienced candidates by building strong relationships and partnering closely with the business to understand evolving hiring needs. As their leader, you will co-create and implement a talent attraction strategy that will strengthen our future pipelines in US and Canada.
What You’ll Do
✔️ Coach, develop, and manage a team of recruiters to ensure consistent and effective business partnering across the area.
✔️ Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand their goals, anticipate talent challenges, and provide strategic guidance on the talent market and sourcing strategies to meet current and future needs. ️
✔️Work with our People & Communications team of HR Business Partners to support organizational design, workforce planning, and internal and external talent pipelining.
✔️Collaborate with the Communications team to develop creative employer branding strategies and drive new marketing initiatives that reach more diverse candidate pools. ️
✔️ Drive the implementation and usage of Talent Acquisition processes, tools, platforms, and AI technologies to improve efficiency and standardize or enhance current practices.
✔️ Manage relationships with recruitment vendors, assess Return on Investment, and negotiate contracts and rates.
What We’re Looking For
✅ 7 years of experience in talent acquisition, including experience managing a team and working with recruitment contractors
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
✅ Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, talent marketing, and other HR technologies
✅ Has a strong understanding of recruiting processes, laws and regulations, and best practices in US and Canada
✅ Proven ability to partner with the business to match talent to organizational strategies
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including project and change management
✅ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
Company Overview
Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world have helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
Why Join Us?
🌍 Be part of a global organization with a regional impact
💡 Help shape a modern, inclusive, and people-focused workplace
📈 Enjoy career development, growth opportunities, and cross-functional collaboration
🤝 Work with a supportive, high-trust team that values open communication
🌱 Contribute to meaningful cultural and employee engagement programs across multiple countries
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation:
The hiring range for this role is $135,500 – $177,870. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
Variable Compensation
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
*Beware of Recruitment Scams!*
KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/
Are you passionate about leading the team that builds our talent pipelines for the future? Do you want to join a company that is the easiest to work for, and with – and then help others join our teams in US and Canada too?
At KONE Lisle, we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who will provide caring and collaborative leadership for our team of recruiters in the US and Canada. Every day, this team engages and hires qualified, experienced candidates by building strong relationships and partnering closely with the business to understand evolving hiring needs. As their leader, you will co-create and implement a talent attraction strategy that will strengthen our future pipelines in US and Canada.
What You’ll Do
✔️ Coach, develop, and manage a team of recruiters to ensure consistent and effective business partnering across the area.
✔️ Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand their goals, anticipate talent challenges, and provide strategic guidance on the talent market and sourcing strategies to meet current and future needs. ️
✔️Work with our People & Communications team of HR Business Partners to support organizational design, workforce planning, and internal and external talent pipelining.
✔️Collaborate with the Communications team to develop creative employer branding strategies and drive new marketing initiatives that reach more diverse candidate pools. ️
✔️ Drive the implementation and usage of Talent Acquisition processes, tools, platforms, and AI technologies to improve efficiency and standardize or enhance current practices.
✔️ Manage relationships with recruitment vendors, assess Return on Investment, and negotiate contracts and rates.
What We’re Looking For
✅ 7 years of experience in talent acquisition, including experience managing a team and working with recruitment contractors
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
✅ Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, talent marketing, and other HR technologies
✅ Has a strong understanding of recruiting processes, laws and regulations, and best practices in US and Canada
✅ Proven ability to partner with the business to match talent to organizational strategies
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including project and change management
✅ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
Company Overview
Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world have helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
Why Join Us?
🌍 Be part of a global organization with a regional impact
💡 Help shape a modern, inclusive, and people-focused workplace
📈 Enjoy career development, growth opportunities, and cross-functional collaboration
🤝 Work with a supportive, high-trust team that values open communication
🌱 Contribute to meaningful cultural and employee engagement programs across multiple countries
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation:
- We value your authentic self.
- Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
- Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
- We care about the communities where we live and work.
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible work schedule
- 401K Employer Match
- 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
- Well-being Program
- Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Family & Medical Leave
- Parental Leave
- Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Buy-Up Long-term Disability
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Insurance
- KONE Credit Union
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and grow
The hiring range for this role is $135,500 – $177,870. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
Variable Compensation
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
*Beware of Recruitment Scams!*
KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/
Salary : $135,500 - $177,870