Sr. TA Specialist

The Kraft Heinz Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Chicago is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead hourly recruitment across multiple plant locations. You will shape hiring strategies with HR and operations, build proactive pipelines, and guide hiring managers with labor market insights to meet business goals.

This role demands strong stakeholder management, data-driven decisions, and proficiency with Workday and Eightfold or other ATS/CRM systems, partnering with internal and external teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in full-cycle Talent Acquisition, preferably supporting manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or high-volume recruiting.
• Experience managing recruiting across multiple business units or locations.
• Strong stakeholder management and consultative partnership skills.
• Experience using recruiting metrics and data to drive hiring decisions.
• Proficiency with Workday, Eightfold or other ATS and CRM systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle across an assigned portfolio of manufacturing business units and plant locations.
• Partner with HR and Operations leaders to develop recruiting strategies aligned with workforce planning and hiring priorities.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, and critical operations roles.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing labor market insights, recruiting recommendations, and interview best practices.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and provide regular reporting on hiring performance, pipeline health, and key recruiting KPIs.
• Partner with Employer Brand to support targeted recruiting campaigns, hiring events, and community partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal and external recruiting partners to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Support strategic talent initiatives including technical trades, military recruiting, early career talent, and workforce development programs.

Skills

Full-cycle TA

Multi-site recruiting

Stakeholder management

Recruiting metrics

ATS/CRM systems

Communication

Project management

Tools

Workday

Eightfold

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist reports to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Manufacturing Operations and serves as the strategic recruiting partner for an assigned manufacturing Business Units. Based in Chicago, this role leads hourly recruitment initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations while partnering with HR, Operations, and business leaders to develop proactive hiring strategies that support business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter looking to influence hiring strategy across multiple locations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What’s on the Menu?

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle across an assigned portfolio of manufacturing business units and plant locations.

• Partner with HR and Operations leaders to develop recruiting strategies aligned with workforce planning and hiring priorities.

• Build proactive talent pipelines for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, and critical operations roles.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing labor market insights, recruiting recommendations, and interview best practices.

• Analyze recruiting metrics and provide regular reporting on hiring performance, pipeline health, and key recruiting KPIs.

• Partner with Employer Brand to support targeted recruiting campaigns, hiring events, and community partnerships.

• Collaborate with internal and external recruiting partners to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

• Support strategic talent initiatives including technical trades, military recruiting, early career talent, and workforce development programs.

Recipe for Success

• Experience in full-cycle Talent Acquisition, preferably supporting manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or high-volume recruiting.

• Experience managing recruiting across multiple business units or locations.

• Strong stakeholder management and consultative partnership skills.

• Experience using recruiting metrics and data to drive hiring decisions.

• Proficiency with Workday, Eightfold or other ATS and CRM systems

• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits:

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing:

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k,Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.