Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

13d

About The Position

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll be vital to our recruitment strategy, finding innovative and bold ways to attract top talent. In this role, you'll partner closely with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs and develop approaches for building a pipeline of highly qualified candidates. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, you will play a key role in our mission to deliver an exceptional recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers. This role also serves as a peer leader to Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing mentorship and guidance. You will be the subject matter expert on Talent Acquisition processes, policies, and procedures, ensuring best practices are followed and continuously improved. This is your opportunity to make a real impact and help recruit the future of talent at Smithfield Foods!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Proficient in computer applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, initiative and sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Leverages emotional intelligence to build and foster relationships both internally and externally.
Excels in fast-paced, dynamic environments, maintaining a respectful, approachable, and team-oriented demeanor while cultivating a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations (25% of the time). Some travel may be at short notice or require overnight stays. While traveling, must self-manage their time and daily tasks.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to mentor and guide peers, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Experience in recruiting across all levels and functional areas.
Experience with passive candidate recruiting and utilizing creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent.
Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and employment regulations and policies.
Proficiency in using a server-based applicant tracking system (Workday preferred).
Proven experience working under recruiting KPIs, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
Experience in handling administrative duties related to recruitment and compliance.
Prior experience recruiting for government contractors, including familiarity with relevant regulations and requirements.
Project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple recruitment initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching, peer-mentoring, and guidance to Talent Acquisition Specialists, including fielding questions, recruitment, and process support. Serve as a subject matter expert on Talent Acquisition processes, policies, and procedures.
Training and Development: Lead the creation and delivery of training programs for team members, enhancing their skills and knowledge in recruitment processes and best practices.
Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for all functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously, ensuring efficient and effective hiring outcomes. Organize and lead hiring events to attract and engage potential candidates.
Candidate Experience: Ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication, clear feedback, and maintaining professionalism throughout the process.
Hiring Manager Experience: Collaborate with department leaders and HR teams, offering expert guidance and consultation on recruitment strategies and delivering exceptional support and service throughout the hiring process. Conduct and lead staffing calls with business leaders to coordinate recruitment efforts and align strategies with business needs.
Talent Sourcing: Leverage various sourcing strategies to find and attract top talent. Proactively build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles.
Labor Market Analyst: Research labor market trends to strategically align sourcing strategy with current industry conditions.
Business Acumen: Use targeted job shadowing to build firsthand knowledge of key roles - particularly in manufacturing - to ensure better hiring decisions and minimize turnover.
Process Improvement: Own, continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and improve the candidate experience, while ensuring alignment with business goals and best practices.
Data Tracking and Reporting: Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates and provide regular recruitment updates and metrics to leadership. Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records to meet regulatory standards. Lead weekly updates to the business on recruitment activities and outcomes.
Project Management: Manage end-to-end recruitment projects, such as targeted advertising, with a focus on on-time delivery and strategic alignment.