Senior Talent Acquisition Partner | Full-Cycle Leader

Kemin Industries; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Bonus opportunities

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Kemin Industries seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full recruiting process, from sourcing to offer, at our Worldwide Headquarters in Des Moines, IA. You will partner with hiring teams, design targeted strategies, and ensure an engaging candidate experience.

As a valued ambassador for the Kemin brand, you will build relationships, keep pipelines up to date, and ensure compliant, data-driven recruiting practices aligned with our long‑term goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in business, HR or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• High technical aptitude in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting and building candidate pipelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport across multiple business units.
• Proficient with social media and job boards for sourcing.
• Understand duties and competencies across roles.
• Working knowledge of ATS and databases.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Partner with unit leaders to define staffing needs and hiring plans.
• Design and implement targeted recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source passive candidates and build a strong pipeline.
• Lead full recruitment process from resume review to offers.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience at every stage.
• Represent Kemin at career fairs and events.
• Manage ATS records and workflow automation.
• Coach managers on interviewing and feedback; coordinate schedules.
• Track metrics like time-to-fill and source effectiveness.
• Strengthen employer brand via social channels and campus relationships.

Skills

Leadership / strategic thinking

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Rapport building

Social media & job boards

ATS & databases

Candidate experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / HR

High School Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Job description

Kemin Industries seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full recruiting process, from sourcing to offer, at our Worldwide Headquarters in Des Moines, IA. You will partner with hiring teams, design targeted strategies, and ensure an engaging candidate experience.

As a valued ambassador for the Kemin brand, you will build relationships, keep pipelines up to date, and ensure compliant, data-driven recruiting practices aligned with our long‑term goals.