Talent Acquisition Partner, Manufacturing | 2-Year Contract + Benefits

Elanco; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (US)

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner, Manufacturing for its Elwood, KS site on a 2-year contract with benefits. You will own full-cycle recruitment for high-volume manufacturing and production roles, coordinating with site leadership and the central Talent Acquisition function.

Responsibilities include sourcing and interviewing, candidate experience, and building Elwood-specific talent pools to meet current and future needs, while ensuring compliance and timely hires.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma / GED with equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a full-cycle, high-volume recruiting role in manufacturing, production, or skilled-trade roles.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive full-cycle recruitment by sourcing, screening, and assessing a high volume of candidates for critical manufacturing roles, using AI sourcing tools to build a robust talent pipeline.
• Orchestrate a seamless candidate experience by managing interview logistics, organizing interview panels, and serving as the primary contact for candidates visiting the Elwood site.
• Build and maintain strong talent pools specifically for the Elwood site to meet current and future business needs.
• Serve as the primary Talent Acquisition representative for the Elwood site, providing updates to headquarters while ensuring local processes and compliance.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand talent needs, provide guidance, and facilitate a smooth feedback loop to reduce bottlenecks.

Skills

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Gem

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role:

Talent Acquisition Partner, Manufacturing | 2-Year Contract + Benefits

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, Manufacturing, you will be a vital part of our Talent Acquisition team, embedded directly within our Elwood, KS manufacturing site. You will act as the face of our recruiting efforts onsite, owning the full-cycle recruitment process to attract top-tier talent for our high-volume manufacturing and production roles. In this role, you'll be responsible for reducing time-to-fill, streamlining the hiring process, and serving as the key liaison between local site leadership and our central Talent Acquisition function. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our manufacturing operations and our mission of enriching life.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive the full-cycle recruitment process by sourcing, screening, and assessing a high volume of candidates for critical manufacturing roles, utilizing advanced AI sourcing tools to build a robust talent pipeline.
• Orchestrate a seamless and positive candidate experience by managing interview logistics, organizing interview panels, and serving as the primary point of contact for candidates visiting the Elwood site.
• Build and maintain strong talent pools specifically for the Elwood site, ensuring a continuous pipeline of qualified candidates to meet current and future business needs.
• Serve as the primary Talent Acquisition representative for the Elwood site, providing regular updates and insights to headquarters while ensuring all local recruiting activities adhere to Elanco's established processes and compliance standards.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their talent needs, provide expert guidance, and facilitate a smooth feedback loop to reduce bottlenecks and ensure timely hiring decisions.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma / GED with an equivalent level of experience.
• Required Experience: 2+ years of experience in a full-cycle, high-volume recruiting role in a manufacturing, production, or other skilled-trade roles.
• Skills: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and build relationships with candidates and stakeholders.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or field of study (Psychology, Human Resources, and/or Business Communications, and etc.)
• Hands-on experience with candidate sourcing and engagement tools (e.g., CRM platforms like Gem).
• A proactive, "go-getter" mindset with the ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 10%
• Location: Elwood, KS

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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