Recruiting Coordinator – Supporting Ford – Glendale, KY

Sustainable Talent is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator for onsite support at Ford's EV battery production facility in Glendale, KY. The role involves high-volume recruiting, candidate engagement, event coordination, and onboarding. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, thrive in fast-paced environments, and focus on creating exceptional candidate experiences. Responsibilities include interview scheduling, offer support, and maintaining candidate records. Candidates should have 4+ years of relevant experience.
Recruiting Coordinator – Supporting Ford – Glendale, KY (Onsite)
Ford is building the workforce behind one of the most consequential manufacturing buildouts in the country — next-generation EV battery production in Glendale, KY, driving U.S. energy independence and the future of American mobility. We're hiring a Recruiting Coordinator to work onsite alongside Ford's talent and operations teams, supporting the hiring engine that will help staff this facility at scale.


This is a high-visibility, high-velocity role for someone who wants to do meaningful work, move fast, and grow into broader Talent Acquisition responsibilities as the site continues to scale.


About the Role
You'll be on the ground in Glendale, supporting high-volume hourly recruiting, candidate engagement, recruiting events, and onboarding coordination. As the organization continues to grow, this role will expand into broader recruiting coordination responsibilities, including interview scheduling, offer support, onboarding coordination, and talent operations support.


The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys creating an exceptional candidate experience while partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders.


What You'll Do
Candidate Experience & Coordination


Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process




Conduct candidate pre-screen conversations focused on logistics, process expectations, and NDA requirements




Maintain consistent communication to ensure a positive and professional candidate experience




Collect and manage candidate documentation, including NDAs and onboarding materials




Interview Scheduling & Recruiting Operations


Coordinate and schedule interviews across multiple teams and stakeholders




Manage interview logistics, confirmations, and calendar coordination across time zones




Support recruiters with candidate tracking, pipeline management, and process administration




Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting documentation




Offer & Onboarding Support


Assist with preparing and coordinating offer letters for hourly and salaried hires




Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR teams to support a smooth onboarding experience




Track onboarding milestones and ensure completion of required pre-employment activities




Help maintain organized records and follow-up processes throughout the hiring lifecycle




Hourly Hiring & Event Support


Support onsite recruiting events, hiring fairs, and community outreach initiatives




Coordinate candidate flow, event logistics, and follow-up activities




Partner with recruiting teams on high-volume hourly hiring efforts




Assist with workforce planning and talent pipeline development




Talent Pipeline Support


Assist recruiters with sourcing activities and talent market research




Maintain candidate spreadsheets, trackers, and reporting tools




Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and candidate engagement




Support ongoing talent pipeline development for current and future hiring needs




What We Need to See


4+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, human resources, talent acquisition, or a related administrative role




Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment




Excellent verbal and written communication skills




High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information




Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace




Strong customer service mindset and commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience




Bonus Points


Experience supporting both hourly and salaried recruiting efforts




Experience coordinating interviews and managing complex scheduling logistics




Experience supporting recruiting events, hiring fairs, or high-volume hiring initiatives




Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools




Manufacturing, energy, automotive, or industrial recruiting support experience




Logistics
Location: Glendale, KY · Onsite, 5 days/week
Engagement: Salaried position with Sustainable Talent dedicated to Ford
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); 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.