Associate Principal TA Program Manager

About Tekion :

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers / dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Role Overview

Building truly transformative and innovative candidate experiences is at the center of Tekion’s hiring global talent strategy. In this high-impact role, you won’t just manage programs—you’ll create transformative recruiting journeys that set us apart as an employer of choice worldwide. As our Associate Principal TA Programs , you will architect and continually evolve talent acquisition programs in a globally consistent manner that attract, engage, and inspire the very best, ensuring Tekion’s growth and leadership on the global stage.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Experience Focus

We see every candidate, referral, and outreach as an opportunity to make a lasting impression. Tekion believes that delivering a consistently positive, proactive, and high-touch experience for all candidates and employee referrals is foundational to our talent promise.

• Ensure every candidate and employee referral in our TA programs enjoys a seamless, communicative, and engaging journey, with proactive updates and meaningful touchpoints.
• Champion feedback and continuous improvement, making each candidate’s experience more delightful than the last.
• Maintain clean and accurate candidate data by designing and executing system-level validations to minimize duplicate profiles.

AI-Driven Talent Acquisition

At Tekion, our commitment to innovation means reimagining every step of the talent journey with the latest technology. Leveraging AI in our TA operations allows us to create smarter, more personalized, and efficient experiences.

Process Improvement & Issue Management

We embrace a continuous improvement mindset and act swiftly to keep our talent acquisition engine running at its best. By eliminating workflow friction, we create a seamless journey for candidates and teams alike.

Standardize Communication & Templates

Clear, personalized, and timely communication shapes the candidate's journey. Tekion is committed to consistency and professionalism in every candidate touchpoint.

Lead & Optimize TA Programs and Special Initiatives

Our TA programs are designed to stand out. We aim to create experiences that engage and excite talent at every stage, demonstrating Tekion’s passion for people and innovation.

Design, Launch, and Manage Strategic Programs

Strategic, well-crafted programs are the backbone of a powerful recruitment engine. Tekion’s approach is to foster meaningful relationships and showcase our leadership and culture at every opportunity.

Lead the evolution of the global employee referral strategy and continuously refine strategies to drive high-quality talent referrals. Use data and feedback to improve program effectiveness and communication approaches. Serve as key advisor to internal communications to promote referral campaigns and highlight referral success stories.

Campus Hiring Excellence

Tekion champions immersive, innovative, and genuinely relationship-driven university recruiting. We want early-career talent to feel inspired and supported from day one.

TA Playbook & Process Optimization

Operational excellence is the foundation of a delightful and efficient hiring journey. With clear processes and accessible resources, our teams are equipped to deliver world-class results.

Recruiter Training, Upskilling & Enablement

Continuous learning and development are at the heart of maintaining a sharp, effective TA team—ensuring a thoughtful, high-quality experience for every candidate.

Process Automation, Reporting & Insights

Data and automation are our superpowers for delivering transparent, actionable, and responsive candidate journeys.

Feedback fuels our growth and success. Listening, learning, and responding to candidates at every stage allows us to create the most extraordinary and memorable hiring experiences in the industry.

Other Programs

Based on needs, take initiative to build world class recruiting programs that support the overall success of Tekion.

What You’ll Bring

You are passionate about pushing boundaries, setting new standards, and shaping exceptional talent experiences. You blend creativity with data-driven rigor. You influence, collaborate, and lead with energy and empathy.

Qualifications :

Why Tekion?

At Tekion, you directly shape our culture and global growth, crafting hiring experiences that power innovation and leave lasting impressions. We offer competitive rewards, Radford-aligned equity, and a culture built on empowerment, learning, inclusivity, and high visibility for your work and impact.

Ready to Design the Future of Talent?

Apply now and help us build the world’s most innovative, engaging, and candidate-focused hiring experience at Tekion