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Smithfield FoodsPosted 1 month ago

Talent Acquisition Specialist

On-siteTar Heel, North Carolina, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Manage the full-cycle recruitment lifecycle across multiple functional areas and locations, ensuring efficient hiring outcomes. Collaborate with HR Managers and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs, develop strategic sourcing approaches, and build a pipeline of qualified candidates. Leverage labor market research to align sourcing strategies with industry conditions while utilizing various sourcing techniques to attract top talent. Ensure a smooth candidate experience through timely communication and clear feedback, providing expert guidance to department leaders on recruitment strategies. Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to reduce time-to-hire, maintain accurate records in the Workday ATS, and provide regular metrics to leadership. Gain business acumen by job shadowing roles within a manufacturing environment to improve hiring fit and reduce turnover.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in computer applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency
  • attention to detail
  • initiative
  • 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
  • cultivating a positive and collaborative work atmosphere
  • Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
  • high level of professionalism
  • discretion
  • ability to handle sensitive information
  • 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

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in recruiting across all levels and functional areas
  • Experience with passive candidate recruiting
  • utilizing creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent
  • 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
  • familiarity with relevant regulations and requirements
  • Project management skills
  • ability to plan and manage multiple recruitment initiatives and deadlines simultaneously

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