Talent Acquisition Specialist

Smithfield Foods; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment and build a robust pipeline across multiple locations.

You will partner with HR and Hiring Managers to align workforce plans, drive candidate experience, and improve time-to-hire while maintaining high standards of data integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrates urgency, attention to detail, initiative and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Uses emotional intelligence to build relationships internally and externally.
• Travel 25% of the time; some overnight stays.
• Experience with Workday ATS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle across multiple locations.
• Ensure engaging candidate experience with timely feedback.
• Collaborate with HR and Hiring Managers for staffing needs.
• Proactively build and maintain candidate pipeline.
• Research labor market trends to align sourcing strategies.
• Understand manufacturing roles to improve hiring fit.
• Refine recruitment processes to boost efficiency and time-to-hire.
• Maintain ATS data and provide recruitment metrics to leadership.

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Candidate Experience

Hiring Manager Support

Talent Sourcing

Labor Market Analysis

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday ATS

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The Value You’ll Bring

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll be vital to our recruitment strategy, finding innovative and bold ways to attract top talent.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with HR Managers and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs and develop strategic approaches for building a pipeline of highly qualified candidates. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, you will play a key role in our mission to deliver an exceptional recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact and help define the future of talent at Smithfield Foods!

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• 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 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.

What We’re Seeking

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Proficient in computer applications (i.e. 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.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Experience in recruiting across all levels and functional areas.
• Experience with passive candidate recruiting and utilizing creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and employment regulations and policies.
• Proficiency in using a server-based applicant tracking system (Workday preferred).
• Proven experience working under recruiting KPIs, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
• Experience in handling administrative duties related to recruitment and compliance.
• Prior experience recruiting for government contractors, including familiarity with relevant regulations and requirements.
• Project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple recruitment initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.

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Relocation Package Available No

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.