Associate Talent Acquisition Manager

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

About The Position

The Associate Talent Acquisition Manager leads recruitment strategy and initiatives aligned with organizational goals, operating with independent judgment and collaborating across departments. The role partners with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and build pipelines of qualified candidates, while delivering an effective recruitment experience for candidates and hiring managers. It leads recruiters and oversees recruitment across one or more functional areas and multiple locations, supporting team performance, employee development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to lead through training, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff and to manage processes or projects toward organizational goals.
Experience using a server-based applicant tracking system; Workday is preferred.
Proficiency with computer applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
High level of professionalism and discretion, including the ability to handle sensitive information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, initiative, and sound judgment.
Ability to use emotional intelligence to build and foster internal and external relationships.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a respectful, approachable, team-oriented demeanor and collaborative atmosphere.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel to other locations 25% of the time; some travel may be on short notice or require overnight stays.
Ability to self-manage time and daily tasks while traveling.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting and communicating with executive leadership.
Experience recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including exempt and non-exempt roles across varied functional areas.
Prior manufacturing recruitment experience.
Experience working to recruiting KPIs and consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
Experience recruiting passive candidates and using creative sourcing strategies.
Experience handling recruitment administration and compliance duties.
Project management skills, including planning and managing multiple recruitment initiatives and deadlines.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment regulations and policies.
Prior recruitment experience for government contractors and familiarity with relevant regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead, guide, coach, and develop recruiters to support high performance and professional growth.
Oversee full-cycle recruitment across one or more functional areas and multiple locations, managing requisitions and ensuring team goals and metrics are met.
Ensure recruiters provide candidates with timely communication, clear feedback, and a professional, engaging experience.
Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners to understand role requirements, develop hiring strategies, provide updates, and incorporate feedback.
Develop and coach recruiters on sourcing strategies and build pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future roles.
Monitor industry trends, competitor practices, and labor market conditions to inform recruitment strategies.
Identify and implement process improvements that streamline recruiting and promote consistent, compliant experiences.
Maintain accurate recruitment records and produce reports to analyze and improve staffing processes.
Promote the employer brand, lead outreach initiatives, and guide team engagement activities.
Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals, educational institutions, and relevant organizations.
Support recruitment projects and initiatives, contributing insights and helping execute tasks.
Drive a positive employee experience through leadership, employee development, and coaching.
Perform other duties as assigned.