Manager, Talent Acquisition

FreshPet•Bedminster, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! Our Manager, Talent Acquisition, reporting to the VP, Talent, is a critical leadership role responsible for leading a centralized recruiting model that supports hourly and salaried hiring across all Freshpet locations. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement and strategic execution across all aspects of the TA function. This leader ensures delivery at the highest quality standards, establishes and maintains stakeholder relationships, optimizes processes and vendor partnerships, improves efficiency and compliance, and aligns TA initiatives with enterprise priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field or equivalent experience
6-8 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role
Proven leadership of in-house and remote teams
Proven experience leading both hourly/higher volume and salaried/professional recruiting teams
Experience with global TA best practices, assessments, branding, technology, sourcing AI, vendor negotiations, metrics dashboards, and compliance
Strong business partnering skills; ability to influence at all levels of the organization and lead change initiatives
Ability to consistently work in the office 3 days per week
Travel between locations ~20%

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruiting operations across hourly and corporate hiring
Develop and execute recruiting strategies that improve hiring quality, reduce turnover and enhance workforce stability
Manage Talent Acquisition programs including internships, targeted recruiting initiatives, etc.
Partner with HRBPs and business stakeholders to identify talent solutions and approach
Track, measure, and report progress against KPIs and strategic objectives
Drive process redesign and technology enhancements to deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience from application through offer acceptance
Establish and manage TA performance metrics, including time to fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, offer acceptance, diversity pipeline indicators, and agency utilization.
Establish structured engagement processes and communication rhythms with hiring leaders
Ensure strong alignment and communication between Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners
Champion employer brand optimization and use market insights to strengthen sourcing, attraction, and hiring outcomes.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals across multiple sites.
Create a culture of accountability, high performance, collaboration, agility, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Establish operational standards, quality controls, metrics, and service level agreements.
Oversee workload distribution, resource planning, and team structure
Partner with HR, plant leadership, finance and operational stakeholders to understand workforce needs and deliver proactive hiring strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally to align workforce planning with recruiting execution
Oversee optimization of all Talent Acquisition spending on job boards, agencies and search firms
Lead contract negotiations and vendor evaluations as needed
Drive process standardization and adherence across all locations to ensure compliance and consistency