Talent Acquisition Specialist

Smithfield Foods • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a 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 Managers and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs and develop strategic 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 is your opportunity to make a real impact and help define the future of talent at Smithfield Foods!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ 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

• 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

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for all functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously, ensuring efficient and effective hiring outcomes.
• Ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication, clear feedback, and maintaining professionalism throughout the process.
• 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.
• Leverage various sourcing strategies to find and attract top talent.
• Proactively build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles.
• Research labor market trends to strategically align sourcing strategy with current industry conditions.
• Gain an understanding of various roles, including those in a manufacturing environment, through job shadowing to improve hiring fit and reduce turnover.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• Programs uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• LinkedIn Learning access for on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Partnership with Guild supporting your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
• Leadership development initiatives nurturing high‑potential talent.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Education Reimbursement Program providing financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees