Field Recruiter

Wayne Farms•Georgia - Pendergrass Plant, GA

About The Position

The Field Recruiter manages the hourly recruiting process, from sourcing qualified candidates through job offers. The role develops and implements staffing strategies to attract qualified candidates and establish Wayne Farms as an employer of choice in the poultry industry. This is an individual-contributor position with no supervisory responsibilities. The recruiter partners with production, feed mill, and hatchery leaders, HR colleagues, and hiring managers to understand positions and fill openings. The position also represents Wayne Farms at recruiting events, supports recruiting for salaried openings as requested, and contributes to process improvement and workplace safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of progressively responsible experience in staffing and recruiting, specifically high-volume hourly recruiting, sourcing, EEO, and compliance.
Strong computer skills and applicant tracking experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize.
Ability to work effectively with others, use tact and discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
Strong technical skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Self-starter with strong initiative and urgency, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
Ability to work non-standard hours, including holidays, weekends, or extended shifts as business needs require.
Ability to travel up to 15%.
Wear required protective equipment in areas where it is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Staffing-agency experience in high-volume recruiting.
Knowledge of or experience with Workday or a similar ATS.
Ability to communicate in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Manage recruiting from candidate sourcing and screening through interviews and recommendations, ensuring candidates understand job duties and the work environment.
Manage the Job Preview process for hourly candidates so applicants understand job duties before hire.
Initiate job offers and ensure offer letters are signed and recorded in Workday.
Initiate post-offer background screening and coordinate with the HR Coordinator on start dates for cleared candidates.
Partner with the HR Coordinator on job bid openings, including interviewing and preparing and presenting offer letters.
Manage applicant records in Workday ATS, disposition candidates promptly, and follow up with leaders on unresolved statuses to keep records accurate and current.
Manage Workday job postings, ensuring content, formatting, site placement, titles, duties, and grades are accurate.
Compile recruiting data and metrics, prepare reports, and distribute them to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Represent the company at job fairs, open houses, college visits, and other recruiting events, building relationships and promoting the company brand.
Partner with hiring managers and the HR team to understand position requirements and fill openings with qualified candidates.
Support recruiting for salaried openings, including sourcing, screening, and interview coordination, as requested.
Identify and communicate process improvements to streamline work and improve efficiency.
Follow and promote safety initiatives, including wearing required PPE in designated areas.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.