Smithfield Foods is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to play a vital role in our recruitment strategy. You will find innovative ways to attract top talent, partnering closely with HR and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs and develop strategic approaches to building a pipeline of qualified candidates. This role is key to delivering an exceptional recruitment experience for both candidates and the business.
What You'll Do
- Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for all functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously.
- Ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication and clear feedback.
- Collaborate with department leaders and HR teams, offering expert guidance on recruitment strategies.
- Leverage various sourcing strategies to find and attract top talent and proactively build a candidate pipeline.
- Research labor market trends to strategically align sourcing strategy with current industry conditions.
- Gain an understanding of various roles through job shadowing to improve hiring fit and reduce turnover.
- Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-hire.
- Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates and provide regular recruitment updates and metrics to leadership.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
- Proficient in computer applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, initiative and sound judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Leverages emotional intelligence to build and foster relationships both internally and externally.
- Excels in fast-paced, dynamic environments, maintaining a respectful, approachable, and team-oriented demeanor.
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
- Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations (25% of the time).
Nice to Have
- Experience in recruiting across all levels and functional areas.
- Experience with passive candidate recruiting and utilizing creative sourcing strategies.
- Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and employment regulations and policies.
- Proficiency in using a server-based applicant tracking system (Workday preferred).
- Proven experience working under recruiting KPIs, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
- Experience in handling administrative duties related to recruitment and compliance.
- Prior experience recruiting for government contractors, including familiarity with relevant regulations.
- Project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple recruitment initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Talent Acquisition team, partnering closely with HR Managers and Hiring Managers.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
