Field Recruiter

Wayne Farms•St. Pauls, NC

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. It is an individual contributor position with no supervisory responsibilities. The recruiter works with production, feed mill, hatchery, and HR leaders to understand roles, manage candidate screening and interviews, oversee job previews and offers, and maintain accurate applicant records in Workday or a similar applicant tracking system. The position also supports recruiting events, reporting, process improvement, safety initiatives, and, periodically, salaried recruiting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of progressively responsible experience in staffing and recruiting, including sourcing in high-volume hourly recruiting, 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, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Self-starter with initiative and a sense of 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 mandatory.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage sourcing and screening for hourly openings, schedule and participate in interviews with appropriate production, feed mill, or hatchery leadership, and recommend candidates.
Manage job previews for hourly candidates so applicants understand job duties before hire.
Initiate job offers and ensure offer letters are signed and uploaded to Workday as required.
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 interviews and preparing and presenting offer letters.
Manage applicant records in Workday ATS, disposition candidates promptly, and follow up with leaders on unresolved statuses.
Manage Workday job postings, verify posting content and placement, and validate job titles, duties, and grades before extending offers.
Compile recruiting metrics, including sourcing, cold calling, interviews, and hires, and distribute reports to appropriate personnel.
Represent the company at recruiting events, including job fairs, open houses, and college visits, and build relationships with community organizations, schools, and local agencies.
Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand positions and ensure openings are filled with qualified candidates.
Periodically support recruiting for salaried openings, including sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.
Identify and communicate process-improvement opportunities to streamline work and improve efficiency.
Follow and promote safety initiatives, including wearing required PPE in designated areas.
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.