Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

Smithfield Foods; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple locations. You will partner with HR and Hiring Managers to build a diverse, high-quality candidate pipeline and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

This role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel about 25% to support recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Currently enrolled student with anticipated graduation by end of current school year considered qualified.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, initiative and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for all functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously, ensuring efficient and effective hiring outcomes.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication, clear feedback, and maintaining professionalism throughout the process.
• Hiring Manager Experience: Collaborate with department leaders and HR teams, offering expert guidance and consultation on recruitment strategies and delivering exceptional support and service throughout the hiring process.
• Talent Sourcing: Leverage various sourcing strategies to find and attract top talent. Proactively build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Proactively source and engage diverse candidates and support the company's goals to foster an inclusive workforce.
• Labor Market Analyst: Research labor market trends to strategically align sourcing strategy with current industry conditions.
• Business Acumen: Gain an understanding of various roles, including those in a corporate, farm and manufacturing environment, through job shadowing to improve hiring fit and reduce turnover.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and improve the candidate experience, while ensuring alignment with business goals and best practices.
• Data Tracking and Reporting: Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates and provide regular recruitment updates and metrics to leadership. Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Emotional intelligence

Team player

Multitasking

Professionalism and discretion

Travel flexibility

Organizational skills

Urgency and initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Currently enrolled student eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple locations. You will partner with HR and Hiring Managers to build a diverse, high-quality candidate pipeline and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

This role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel about 25% to support recruitment efforts.