Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition Partner

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple locations.

You will partner with HR and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs, develop strategic sourcing plans, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process. You will source diverse candidates, leverage Workday and other tools, and analyze labor market trends to optimize recruiting KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or current enrollment with graduation by end of school year).
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: manage the entire lifecycle for multiple locations.
• Candidate Experience: maintain timely, professional communication and feedback.
• Hiring Manager Experience: partner with managers and HR to deliver recruiting support.
• Talent Sourcing: build and maintain a diverse candidate pipeline.
• Diversity & Inclusion: source diverse talent and support inclusive hiring goals.
• Labor Market Analyst: monitor trends to align sourcing strategies.
• Data Tracking and Reporting: use ATS to provide updates and metrics.

Skills

Urgency and accuracy

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Team-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple locations.

You will partner with HR and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs, develop strategic sourcing plans, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process. You will source diverse candidates, leverage Workday and other tools, and analyze labor market trends to optimize recruiting KPIs.