Sr. TA Specialist Chicago, IL, US Posted 8 hours ago

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the full recruitment lifecycle for manufacturing operations.

Based in Chicago, you will partner with HR, Operations and business leaders to build proactive hiring strategies across multiple plant locations. You will develop talent pipelines for hourly roles, analyze recruiting metrics, and advise managers on labor market insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in full-cycle Talent Acquisition, preferably supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing recruiting across multiple business units or locations.
• Strong stakeholder management and consultative partnership skills.
• Experience using recruiting metrics to drive hiring decisions.
• Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems (Workday, Eightfold or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle across assigned manufacturing business units and plant locations.
• Partner with HR and Operations leaders to develop recruiting strategies aligned with workforce planning.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, and critical operations roles.
• Provide labor market insights, recruiting recommendations, and interview best practices to hiring managers.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and report on hiring performance, pipeline health, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal and external recruiting partners to deliver exceptional candidate experiences.
• Support strategic talent initiatives including military recruiting and early career programs.

Skills

Full-cycle Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recruiting

ATS/CRM proficiency

Tools

Workday

Eightfold

Job description

## Sr. TA SpecialistChicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of AmericaApply NowJob ID: R-105070Date posted: 09/17/2026Team: Talent (incl Acquisition and Diversity)Location: Chicago, IL, US## Job DescriptionThe 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 saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, 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.**