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Continental

Worldwide tyre manufacturer and automotive components

Employer Branding Specialist - Tires

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Timișoara, Romania
In PersonRelocation bonus is available for non-Timișoara residents.
Growth & MarketingBrand & Creative Marketing

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in employer branding, recruitment marketing, talent acquisition, communications, marketing, or related roles is required.
  • Experience developing and executing branding or engagement campaigns is required.
  • A strong understanding of employer branding principles and recruitment marketing strategies is required.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills are required.
  • Storytelling and content creation abilities are required.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms, digital marketing tools, and employer review platforms is required.
  • Experience creating engaging campaigns for diverse target audiences is required.
  • Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams is required.
  • Advanced English proficiency is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications is required.
  • Experience with social media management and analytics tools is required.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills are required.
  • Initiative, adaptability, and attention to detail are required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's employer branding strategy in alignment with business and talent acquisition objectives.
  • Support the development and promotion of the Employer Value Proposition across internal and external audiences.
  • Ensure consistent employer brand messaging across recruitment and communication channels.
  • Create and execute talent attraction campaigns to increase awareness of the company as an employer of choice.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR teams to promote open positions and attract qualified candidates.
  • Develop recruitment marketing materials, including job advertisements, career site content, videos, employee testimonials, and promotional campaigns.
  • Manage employer branding initiatives that support hiring for strategic and hard-to-fill roles.
  • Create engaging content for social media, career websites, internal communication channels, and employer branding campaigns.
  • Manage and optimize the organization's presence on LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
  • Coordinate storytelling initiatives highlighting employee experiences, company culture, diversity, and career opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to maintain brand consistency.
  • Build employee ambassador programs to encourage authentic employee advocacy.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and share success stories, achievements, and workplace initiatives.
  • Support employee engagement activities that strengthen the employer brand internally and externally.
  • Coordinate employer branding activities at career fairs, university events, industry conferences, and networking events.
  • Develop relationships with universities, professional associations, and external partners to strengthen employer visibility.
  • Represent the company at talent attraction and branding events when required.
  • Monitor and measure employer branding effectiveness using key performance indicators and analytics.
  • Analyze candidate and employee feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide regular reports and recommendations to stakeholders regarding brand awareness, engagement, and recruitment marketing performance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic knowledge of graphic design tools is an advantage.

About the company

Continental is a German manufacturing group best known for making tyres for cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, and buses, sold to vehicle manufacturers and through the consumer aftermarket, and ContiTech supplies rubber and plastic components like hoses, belts, seals, and surface materials. How it works: tyres and ContiTech products are designed, developed, and manufactured at global sites, with tyres built to fit different vehicles and conditions and ContiTech components customized for specific equipment. How it differs from competitors: Continental combines a broad product portfolio with extensive global production, R&D, and after-sales networks to provide integrated mobility solutions across multiple industries, not just tires. Goal: provide reliable mobility by designing and delivering tyres and advanced automotive and industrial rubber and plastic components worldwide, supporting customers from development to aftermarket service.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Hanover, Germany

Founded

1871

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Tires margin exceeded guidance, showing strong pricing and mix.
  • Volkswagen ID. Polo approval on August 26, 2026 deepens EV fitment relationships.
  • Expected €2.5 billion shareholder payout from ContiTech sale supports valuation and buybacks.

What critics are saying

  • ContiTech sale to Lone Star, announced July 4, 2026, still needs approvals.
  • ContiTech cut 1,600 German jobs in May 2026, signaling persistent cost pressure.
  • Sales depend on autos and replacement demand; 2026 guidance still faces volatility.

What makes Continental unique

  • After July 2026, Continental becomes a pure-play tire maker, simplifying strategy.
  • September 2026 added 650 UHP sizes through 2027, strengthening premium replacement demand.
  • May 2026 Rayong expansion added 3 million tires and local motorcycle production.

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Benefits

  • Performance Bonus

Company News

AktienSensor
Jul 30th, 2026
Continental AG lists on Shanghai exchange with record debut, plans share buyback amid DRAM surge and $170M R&D spend

Continental AG, a German semiconductor specialist, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on 27 July, becoming China's largest listed firm by market capitalisation. The debut set records for price appreciation and turnover, with the stock added to the MSCI China All-Share Index. The company's recent quarterly reports show strong DRAM growth, driven by demand in high-performance computing and data-centre applications. Continental's R&D spend reached €150 million last year, representing 10% of revenue. Continental's chairman announced a share-repurchase plan running from December to July next year, aimed at share cancellation and capital reduction. The company plans no further capital reduction for 12 months, followed by a scheduled increase targeting €10 billion cumulative value. The listing provides Continental access to local financing and potential regulatory advantages in China's semiconductor market.

Yahoo Finance
May 7th, 2026
Continental subsidiary Contitech cuts 3,000 jobs globally to save $168M annually

Continental's plastics technology subsidiary Contitech will cut 3,000 jobs globally, including 1,600 in Germany, following an agreement with the IGBCE union on framework conditions. The company said some affected activities will be relocated abroad, whilst operational redundancies will be avoided until at least the end of 2030. The cuts form part of Continental's cost-saving programme announced in November, targeting €150 million in annual savings from 2028. The agreement includes voluntary programmes, early retirement arrangements and job placement support for affected workers. IGBCE executive board member Francesco Grioli said whilst job cuts cannot be prevented, the agreement mitigates impact on employees and secures investment commitments for German sites. Contitech pledged to make all measures as socially responsible as possible.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
Continental AG posts $22.1B sales with 0.8% organic growth, targets $19.4B-$21.2B in 2026

Continental AG reported full-year 2025 sales of €19.7 billion with 0.8% organic growth, alongside adjusted EBIT of €2 billion and a 10.3% margin. The company proposed a dividend of €2.70 per share, representing a 4.8% yield. The tyre segment showed resilience with 2.4% organic growth and €3.6 billion in Q4 sales, achieving a 13.9% adjusted EBIT margin. However, ContiTech faced headwinds with a 5.2% organic decline in Q4 due to challenging automotive and industrial markets. Continental reduced net debt, improving its leverage ratio to approximately 2.0. For 2026, the company projects sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, whilst navigating anticipated declines in light vehicle production and challenging market conditions in the Americas.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
Continental posts $186M net loss as sales fall, forecasts further decline in 2026

German automotive parts maker Continental reported a net loss of €165 million for fiscal 2025, compared with a profit of €1.168 billion the previous year. Sales declined to €19.676 billion from €20.077 billion. The company's earnings were impacted by €1.2 billion in non-cash special effects from the Aumovio spin-off and planned OESL sale. Adjusted operating result fell to €2.035 billion from €2.212 billion, whilst the adjusted EBIT margin decreased to 10.3% from 11%. Despite the loss, Continental will increase its dividend to €2.70 per share, up €0.20 from last year. For fiscal 2026, the company anticipates consolidated sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, citing continued market volatility.

MAJUNKE.com
May 7th, 2024
Continental Acquires EMT, Boosts Tire Tech

Continental has acquired Slovakian mold specialist EMT Púchov s.r.o, taking over all shares from majority shareholder Dynamic Design (Romania) in early April. The acquisition enhances Continental's internal technology portfolio, allowing it to independently produce tire molds for various applications. All 107 employees with specialized knowledge were retained. Grant Thornton's cross-border team from Germany and Slovakia conducted financial and tax due diligence. Continental reported a 2023 revenue of €41.4 billion.