Associate Recruiter (Bilingual)

Butterball Careers•Raeford, NC

About The Position

The Associate Recruiter sources, screens, recruits, and hires candidates for entry- to mid-level roles at a location, including non-exempt positions, maintenance technicians, and clerks. The role provides exposure to full-cycle recruitment and contributes to attracting, retaining, and engaging talent while ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulations, and laws and delivering a quality candidate and hiring-manager experience. The Associate Recruiter works with Talent Acquisition Leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define selection criteria, and develop recruitment plans and talent pipelines. The position uses job boards, social media platforms, and internal databases to identify candidates; conducts initial reviews, screenings, and onsite interviews; coordinates interviews and communications; gathers and delivers feedback; and extends offers. It also supports recruitment-related HR programs and pre-boarding activities, helps prepare recruiting materials and coordinate events, and maintains accurate records in applicant tracking and human resource information systems. The role requires Spanish/English bilingual ability and working knowledge of HR or recruitment policies and practices. Work may take place in climate-controlled offices and manufacturing plant environments with varying temperatures, wet areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in manufacturing areas; hearing protection may be required where noise exceeds 85 dBA. Occasional travel may be required. The position is designated Safety Sensitive under Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of relevant experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Working knowledge of HR and/or recruitment policies, regulations, and best practices.
Exposure to sourcing, screening, and/or candidate selection.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Initiative, time-management, organization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn technologies such as ATS and HRIS systems.
Ability to interpret and work within standard practices and policies and solve basic problems within existing guidelines.
Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive data.
Collaboration skills and ability to help identify needs.
Ability to accept accountability and take ownership of workload.
Ability to perform duties that may involve standing, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, using hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard, and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds.
Ability to work in manufacturing environments and wear personal protective equipment; hearing protection may be required in areas where noise exceeds 85 dBA.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with an ATS.
Experience with UKG.
Familiarity with social media platforms and basic recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

Work with Talent Acquisition Leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and identify selection criteria aligned with job descriptions.
Create recruitment plans to ensure quality candidates meet organizational needs.
Assist with developing talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Use job boards, social media platforms, and internal databases to identify potential candidates.
Conduct initial candidate reviews, screenings, and onsite interviews, and extend offers.
Schedule and coordinate interviews and maintain prompt, effective communication with candidates, hiring teams, and internal partners.
Answer questions and provide coaching and guidance to candidates, hiring managers, and interview panels.
Gather and deliver feedback or extend offers.
Support HR programs through the recruitment process, including pre-boarding activities such as I-9 audits.
Assist with preparing recruiting materials and coordinating recruitment events.
Maintain accurate records in relevant systems, including the ATS and HRIS.
Comply with internal policies, regulations, and laws and help ensure a quality candidate and hiring-manager experience.