Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist - Operations

Versova•Clarion, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Operations is responsible for leading strategic recruitment initiatives that support the organization's operational workforce and critical leadership hiring needs. This role serves as a subject matter expert for talent acquisition, leading executive, leadership, and confidential searches while partnering closely with business leaders to develop workforce strategies that support organizational growth. The Senior Specialist drives recruiting process standardization, continuous improvement, workforce planning, and talent acquisition initiatives while mentoring Talent Acquisition Specialists and ensuring consistent, compliant recruiting practices across all Versova operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of progressive talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience
Experience recruiting leadership, operations, technical, and confidential positions
Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders on workforce planning and recruiting strategy
Experience developing recruiting processes, SOPs, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship management skills
Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting compliance, and talent acquisition best practices
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing, agriculture, food production, distribution, or multi-site operations
Experience mentoring recruiters or leading talent acquisition initiatives
Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and recruiting technologies
Experience implementing recruiting technology, reporting, automation, and process improvement initiatives
Knowledge of workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for executive, senior leadership, critical operations, and confidential positions across the organization
Partner with business leaders to develop strategic workforce plans and hiring strategies that support current and future hiring needs
Provide sourcing support and serve as a cross-trained backup to the Sourcing Specialist in executing sourcing strategies for hard to fill operational leadership positions.
Mentor, coach, and provide guidance to Talent Acquisition Specialists, promoting best practices and professional development
Monitor recruiting KPIs, develop dashboards, and analyze recruiting metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and process improvements
Develop, implement, and maintain Talent Acquisition standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and standardized recruiting processes ensuring consistency across all recruiters and business units
Lead implementation of enterprise recruiting initiatives, technology enhancements, automation, and continuous improvement efforts
Own the strategy, standardization, continuous improvement, and effectiveness of new hire orientation programs across all locations
Partner with People Operations to support internal promotions, transfers, organizational restructuring, and workforce planning initiatives
Ensure recruiting documentation, applicant records, and employee files are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies and applicable regulations
Serve as the subject matter expert for recruiting policies, employment compliance, interview practices, and talent acquisition best practices
Collaborate with hiring managers to develop position requirements, develop interview strategies and design effective selection processes for operational and leadership roles.
Lead structured candidate assessments, behavioral interviews, executive interview facilitation, and selection recommendations for key positions
Extend employment offers and partner with Compensation and People Operations to support hiring decisions and negotiations
Lead the evaluation and implementation of recruiting technologies, automation, reporting capabilities, and process improvements to enhance recruiter productivity and candidate experience
Represent Versova at leadership recruiting events, industry functions, workforce development initiatives, and strategic networking opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned