Associate Talent Acquisition Manager

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THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As an Associate Talent Acquisition Manager, you'll be vital to our recruitment strategy, leading the team in finding innovative and bold ways to attract top talent.

You will be responsible for creating and leading recruiting strategies and initiatives that align with our organizational goals. In this role, you'll operate with a high level of independent judgment and have exposure to all levels of the organization, ensuring that recruitment efforts are effectively integrated across departments.

You'll partner closely with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs and develop strategic approaches for building a pipeline of highly qualified candidates. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, you will play a key role in our mission to deliver an exceptional recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact and help recruit the future of talent at Smithfield Foods!

WHAT YOU’LL DO: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Leadership: Lead recruiters, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance and professional growth.

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle for one or multiple functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously, ensuring efficient and effective hiring outcomes. Ensure team goals and metrics are consistently met. Manages end-to-end recruitment for requisitions.

• Candidate Experience: Ensure recruiters deliver a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication, clear feedback, and maintaining professionalism throughout the process.

• Hiring Manager Experience: Collaborate closely with recruiters, hiring managers and HR partners to understand role requirements, develop hiring strategies, and provide regular updates throughout the process. Seek feedback and incorporate it to improve service delivery.

• Talent Sourcing: Develop and coach recruiters on various sourcing strategies to find and attract top talent. Proactively build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles.

• Labor Market Analyst: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor practices, and labor market conditions to help shape recruitment strategies.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting processes and enhance efficiency, ensuring a consistent and compliant experience for all stakeholders.

• Data Tracking and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records to meet regulatory standards. Create detailed reports to analyze and enhance staffing processes.

• Employer Branding: Promote the company's employer brand to attract top talent and enhance the organization's reputation as an employer of choice. Lead outreach initiatives and guide the team in executing engagement activities.

• Networking: Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals, educational institutions, and other relevant organizations to enhance talent acquisition efforts.

• Project Management: Support recruitment-related projects or initiatives, contributing insights and helping execute tasks that drive overall team success.

• People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• Proven ability to lead by providing training, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced staff, as well as managing processes or projects to achieve organizational goals.

• Experience using a server-based applicant tracking system (Workday preferred).

• Proficient in computer applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).

• Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, initiative, and sound judgment.

• 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 while cultivating a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.

• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations (25% of the time). Some travel may be at short notice or require overnight stays. While traveling, must self-manage their time and daily tasks.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Experience presenting and communicating with executive leadership.

• Proven experience in recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including exempt and non-exempt roles across various functional areas. Prior experience in manufacturing recruitment is highly desirable.

• Proven experience working under recruiting KPIs, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.

• Experience with passive candidate recruiting and utilizing creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent.

• Experience in handling administrative duties related to recruitment and compliance.

• Project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple recruitment initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and employment regulations and policies.

• Prior experience recruiting for government contractors, including familiarity with relevant regulations and requirements.

The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here. Relocation Package Available No EEO Information 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.

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