Talent Acquisition Partner - Temporary Position

Darigold; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Employer paid life & disability

Paid time off and holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Compensation range: $87,561.06 - $131,

Compensation range: $87,561.06 - $131,

Job summary

Darigold is seeking a Temporary Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Corporate HQ in Seattle. You will drive full‑cycle recruiting across corporate, production and manufacturing teams, delivering quality hires and strengthening our employer brand.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years in TA/HR, collaborates with hiring managers, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment while upholding confidentiality and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting and/or Human Resources.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Demonstrating a proven ability to excel in high‑volume environments, supporting a variety of roles in manufacturing and operations, while building great relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Commitment to driving and delivering the highest quality work.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent relationship‑building, consultative and collaborative skills.
• Self‑directed and organized with an ability to prioritize and deliver results in a changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees, including senior leadership.
• Technology‑savvy, utilizing advanced technology, including AI tools, and exhibiting proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Proficient in multiple ATS systems, including UKG, is preferred.
• Experienced in utilizing LinkedIn, Indeed Resume Search, text messaging and crafting engaging messages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate seamlessly with hiring managers to attract and hire exceptional talent, covering entry‑level to senior‑level roles within our organization. Your role is instrumental in building a diverse and talented workforce.
• Explore new and creative strategies for attracting top talent by partnering with hiring managers to understand the complex and unique talent needs of the organization.
• Elevate the recruitment journey with enthusiasm, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to delivering a top‑tier, end‑to‑end hiring experience for every candidate.
• Partner closely with hiring managers as a Talent Adviser. Serve as a strategic, consultative partner to the business, offering valuable counsel on hiring decisions and navigate the complexities of offer negotiations with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Infuse excitement, professionalism and unwavering passion into the mission as a Talent Brand Ambassador. Elevate Darigold's Talent Brand through active involvement in local organizations, job fairs, industry events and robust support for social media initiatives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and the Talent Acquisition team by actively contributing to special projects and hiring initiatives. Identify opportunities to streamline the overall recruitment workflow, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in talent acquisition processes.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Recruiting

Human Resources

Candidate Sourcing

Employer Branding

Consultative Partner

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

UKG

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed Resume Search

Text Messaging

Microsoft Office

Job description

Darigold is seeking a skilled and versatile Temporary Talent Acquisition Partner to join our collaborative Talent Acquisition team at our Corporate HQ. The Talent Acquisition Partner plays a pivotal role in driving organizational excellence and fostering engagement across our evolving business. In this key position, you will connect top talent with our diverse corporate, production & manufacturing teams spanning across the Pacific Northwest. This is a temporary full‑time position.

As a proactive and consultative contributor, you will deliver full cycle recruiting outcomes with a strong focus on quality, actively enhance our employer brand and help us continue to shape and cultivate an inclusive workplace where employees are not only valued and recognized but genuinely engaged. You’ll embrace the rewarding challenge of innovating our recruitment and hiring processes and identifying opportunities to amplify our employer brand impact.

The ideal candidate is results‑oriented, possesses a continuous improvement mindset, exudes creativity, thrives in fast‑paced environments, is dedicated to exceptional customer service, embraces innovation and embodies a "Commitment to Excellence" attitude. Darigold is leading dairy forward by delivering high quality, sustainably produced, value‑added dairy solutions to customers all over the world.

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today, we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value added products and customer‑driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate seamlessly with hiring managers to attract and hire exceptional talent, covering entry‑level to senior‑level roles within our organization. Your role is instrumental in building a diverse and talented workforce.
• Explore new and creative strategies for attracting top talent by partnering with hiring managers to understand the complex and unique talent needs of the organization.
• Elevate the recruitment journey with enthusiasm, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to delivering a top‑tier, end‑to‑end hiring experience for every candidate.
• Partner closely with hiring managers as a Talent Adviser. Serve as a strategic, consultative partner to the business, offering valuable counsel on hiring decisions and navigate the complexities of offer negotiations with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Infuse excitement, professionalism and unwavering passion into the mission as a Talent Brand Ambassador. Elevate Darigold's Talent Brand through active involvement in local organizations, job fairs, industry events and robust support for social media initiatives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and the Talent Acquisition team by actively contributing to special projects and hiring initiatives. Identify opportunities to streamline the overall recruitment workflow, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in talent acquisition processes.

What You Will Bring

• 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting and/or Human Resources.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Demonstrating a proven ability to excel in high‑volume environments, supporting a variety of roles in manufacturing and operations, while building great relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Commitment to driving and delivering the highest quality work.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent relationship‑building, consultative and collaborative skills.
• Self‑directed and organized with an ability to prioritize and deliver results in a changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees, including senior leadership.
• Technology‑savvy, utilizing advanced technology, including AI tools, and exhibiting proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Proficient in multiple ATS systems, including UKG, is preferred.
• Experienced in utilizing LinkedIn, Indeed Resume Search, text messaging and crafting engaging messages.

Benefits Of Working At Darigold

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement where it applies (up to 1 day/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)
• Compensation range: $87,561.06 - $131,341.59 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills)

Our Commitment To Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Aff We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.