Associate Talent Acquisition Manager

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Be Well programs

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment strategy across locations, partnering with HR and hiring managers to build a robust candidate pipeline. You’ll guide a team, ensure a smooth candidate experience, and drive improvements in sourcing and processes.

Travel up to 25% is required as you recruit for various functions. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience are required, with Workday experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant recruiting experience.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and mentor staff to achieve goals.
• Experience using a server-based applicant tracking system (Workday preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication with high professionalism and discretion.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work across locations.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: guide recruiters, provide development opportunities, and maintain high performance.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: manage end-to-end processes for multiple locations and roles.
• Candidate Experience: ensure timely communication and professional feedback throughout.
• Hiring Manager Experience: partner with HR and managers to meet role needs and update stakeholders.
• Talent Sourcing: coach recruiters on sourcing strategies and build pipelines.
• Labor Market Analyst: monitor trends to shape recruitment plans.
• Process Improvement: streamline processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Data Tracking and Reporting: maintain recruitment records and publish insights.
• Employer Branding: promote the employer brand and lead outreach activities.
• Networking: build relationships with institutions and industry professionals.
• Project Management: support recruitment initiatives and deadlines.
• People Management: drive a positive employee experience through coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Candidate Experience

Hiring Manager Experience

Talent Sourcing

Labor Market Analysis

Process Improvement

Data Tracking & Reporting

Employer Branding

Networking

Project Management

People Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday ATS

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Other HRIS/ATS tools

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet.

With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As an Associate Talent Acquisition Manager, you'll be vital to our recruitment strategy, leading the team in finding innovative and bold ways to attract top talent. You will be responsible for creating and leading recruiting strategies and initiatives that align with our organizational goals. In this role, you'll operate with a high level of independent judgment and have exposure to all levels of the organization, ensuring that recruitment efforts are effectively integrated across departments. You'll partner closely with HR Business Partners 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 recruit the future of talent at Smithfield Foods!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Leadership: Lead recruiters, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle for one or multiple functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously, ensuring efficient and effective hiring outcomes. Ensure team goals and metrics are consistently met. Manages end-to-end recruitment for requisitions.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure recruiters deliver a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication, clear feedback, and maintaining professionalism throughout the process.
• Hiring Manager Experience: Collaborate closely with recruiters, hiring managers and HR partners to understand role requirements, develop hiring strategies, and provide regular updates throughout the process. Seek feedback and incorporate it to improve service delivery.
• Talent Sourcing: Develop and coach recruiters on 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: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor practices, and labor market conditions to help shape recruitment strategies.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting processes and enhance efficiency, ensuring a consistent and compliant experience for all stakeholders.
• Data Tracking and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records to meet regulatory standards. Create detailed reports to analyze and enhance staffing processes.
• Employer Branding: Promote the company's employer brand to attract top talent and enhance the organization's reputation as an employer of choice. Lead outreach initiatives and guide the team in executing engagement activities.
• Networking: Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals, educational institutions, and other relevant organizations to enhance talent acquisition efforts.
• Project Management: Support recruitment-related projects or initiatives, contributing insights and helping execute tasks that drive overall team success.
• People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Proven ability to lead by providing training, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced staff, as well as managing processes or projects to achieve organizational goals. Experience using a server-based applicant tracking system (Workday preferred). Proficient in computer applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel). Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, initiative, and sound judgment. 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. 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.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Experience presenting and communicating with executive leadership.
• Proven experience in recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including exempt and non-exempt roles across various functional areas.
• Prior experience in manufacturing recruitment is highly desirable.
• Proven experience working under recruiting KPIs, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
• Experience with passive candidate recruiting and utilizing creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent.
• Experience in handling administrative duties related to recruitment and compliance.
• Project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple recruitment initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and employment regulations and policies.
• Prior experience recruiting for government contractors, including familiarity with relevant regulations and requirements.

The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations.

At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package Available

No EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it’s what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer 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. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are 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. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.