Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pero Family Farms Careers•Delray Beach, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical, hands-on role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent for Pero Family Farms across operations, corporate, distribution, and field-based roles. This position is a mid-level individual contributor focused on full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning support, talent systems optimization, and candidate experience excellence. This role partners closely with hiring leaders to understand business needs, represent the Pero Family Farms culture in the market, and deliver high-quality talent that supports our mission of feeding families with fresh, healthy produce while honoring our people-first values. In addition, this role serves as a culture ambassador by planning and executing monthly employee engagement events that strengthen connection, morale, and retention.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within food manufacturing, agriculture, distribution, or operations-heavy environments
Strong sourcing and interviewing skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions through data and insight
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Highly skilled in using, leveraging, and maximizing ATS and HRIS platforms; experience recommending, implementing, or adopting new recruiting technologies strongly preferred
Experience working with ATS platforms, job boards, and recruiting analytics tools

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruitment for hourly, salaried, and leadership roles across operations, corporate, and supply chain functions
Partner with hiring managers to develop clear job requirements, sourcing strategies, and realistic hiring timelines
Proactively source talent using Job Boards, referrals, industry networks, community partnerships, and incoming applications leveraged through the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Screen, interview, and assess candidates for skill, cultural alignment, and long-term potential within Pero Family Farms
Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience enabled through effective use of recruiting systems and automation tools
Serve as a brand ambassador for Pero Family Farms in the talent market, communicating our mission, values, and family-owned culture
Support recruitment marketing initiatives, job postings, career fairs, partnerships, and community outreach events
Build and maintain strong pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles within food manufacturing and agriculture using data-driven sourcing and system reporting
Ensure all recruiting activities align with company policies, employment law, and EEO/OFCCP requirements set forth by Human Resources
Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date documentation within the ATS and HRIS platforms
Support onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee across all systems
Plan, coordinate, and execute monthly employee engagement events aligned with Pero Family Farms’ mission, vision, and values
Develop and manage an annual employee engagement calendar including recognition events, celebrations, wellness initiatives, and culture-building activities
Partner with HR leadership and site leaders to design engagement initiatives that support retention, morale, and employee connection
Coordinate event logistics including vendors, budgets, communications, and on-site execution
Support employee recognition programs, milestone celebrations, and internal engagement communications
Collect employee feedback and recommend improvements to enhance engagement and culture
Serve as a visible culture ambassador across the organization
Coordinate and support the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth, welcoming transition into Pero Family Farms
Partner with HR, hiring managers, and department leaders to align start dates, schedules, and onboarding plans
Ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed accurately and on time, including offer letters, background checks, and onboarding documentation
Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires prior to their first day, reinforcing engagement and setting expectations
Support first-day orientation logistics, introductions, and initial connection to company culture and values
Ensure new hires are properly entered into HRIS and applicant tracking systems with complete and accurate records
Gather feedback from new hires and hiring managers to continuously improve the onboarding experience
Reinforce Pero Family Farms’ mission, values, safety standards, and people-first culture throughout the onboarding process
Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, and pipeline health using ATS and HRIS reporting tools
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and system utilization through automation, integration, or new technology adoption
Serve as a subject-matter expert on recruiting systems, recommending enhancements, efficiencies, and new talent acquisition technologies as the business scales
Partner with HR leadership to support workforce planning and seasonal hiring strategy through data and system insights