Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist Full-Cycle Recruiter

Smithfield Foods, Inc; Smithfield (VA); 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 build pipelines of diverse, highly qualified candidates while ensuring an excellent candidate experience.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and emotional intelligence in a fast-paced environment. Travel to other locations is expected at ~25% of the time, with a focus on delivering timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment across multiple locations and functional areas.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience with timely communication and feedback.
• Partner with Hiring Managers to develop strategic recruitment approaches.
• Source and build a pipeline of diverse, qualified candidates.
• Support diversity & inclusion goals and labor market insights.
• Research labor market trends to align sourcing strategy with industry conditions.
• Learn business contexts across corporate, farm and manufacturing environments.
• continuously evaluate recruitment processes to improve efficiency and time-to-hire.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

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 build pipelines of diverse, highly qualified candidates while ensuring an excellent candidate experience.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and emotional intelligence in a fast-paced environment. Travel to other locations is expected at ~25% of the time, with a focus on delivering timely,