Talent Acquisition Specialist

Seaboard Foods; Guymon (OK); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Wellness Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee pork purchase program

Job summary

Seaboard Foods is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle, high-volume recruiting across union and non-union operations. You will own the candidate pipeline from application through onboarding, partnering with hiring leaders to attract and place talent across production, farm, and support roles.

The role requires managing offers and employment actions, coordinating onboarding, and delivering a consistent candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 3+ years recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting in manufacturing or agriculture is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, and influence others.
• Proficiency with ATS and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for assigned region, including high-volume hiring (30+ requisitions, 50+ hires per week).
• Screen and interview candidates (phone/in-person) and assess fit to role requirements.
• Manage offers, documentation, and employment actions per policy and regulations.
• Coordinate pre-start onboarding communications and new-hire onboarding experiences.
• Develop sourcing strategies and engage passive candidates to improve pipeline quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Interviewing

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (English Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ATS software

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle, high-volume recruiting to support timely hiring across union and non-union operations, including production, farm, and support roles in an integrated agriculture company. This role owns the candidate pipeline from application through onboarding, partners with hiring leaders, and implements effective strategies to attract and place talent across the organization.

About Us

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well‑being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Own full-cycle recruiting for an assigned region, including high-volume hiring support (30+ concurrent requisitions; 50+ hires per week); screen and interview candidates (phone/in person) and assess skills, experience, and alignment to role requirements.
• Support hiring needs for all levels and departments within Seaboard Foods, this includes but is not limited to plant operations, farm operations, support operations, administrative/office and corporate office positions.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements and operational priorities; recommend best-fit placement; prepare candidate summaries and communicate selection rationale and feedback to hiring managers.
• Manage offer and hire execution, including preparing and extending offers, documenting hiring decisions, and completing required employment actions and approvals in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Deliver a consistent candidate and new-hire experience by providing timely updates, explaining hiring steps and requirements, and coordinating pre-start and onboarding communications to ensure a smooth transition to employment.
• Coordinate interview logistics and hiring events, including scheduling onsite interviews, confirming participants, and preparing interview materials to support structured, job related selection practices.
• Communicate role expectations and employment details (duties, schedules, compensation/benefits, working conditions, and growth opportunities) and respond to applicant questions regarding the process and employment policies.
• Coordinate and track pre-employment and post-offer requirements (as applicable), including background, skills assessments, and drug screening; maintain documentation and elevate issues that may impact start dates or eligibility.
• Serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers, HR/Talent Acquisition leadership and Immigration team by advising on recruiting plans, selection practices, and employment requirements; ensure processes are executed consistently and within established policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for current and forecasted openings; recommend recruiting, advertising, and outreach approaches that increase applicant flow, strengthen pipeline quality, and engage passive candidates.
• Represent the organization at college/university career fairs, community events and job fairs, and hiring initiatives; promote culture and opportunities, prescreen candidates, and ensure timely follow-up to convert leads into applicants.
• Partner with Recruiting, HR, and Communications to deliver employer-branding and recruiting campaigns (including approved social media and advertising) and implement creative initiatives that improve candidate engagement and hiring outcomes.
• Maintain accurate ATS/HRIS records, recruiting trackers, and talent pipelines; ensure data integrity for reporting, audits, and compliance; protect confidential applicant and employee information.
• Monitor recruiting and employment activity through staffing reports and key metrics (e.g., applicant flow, time-to-fill, start-date readiness); identify gaps and implement action plans; provide updates and recommendations to leaders to support hourly and salaried hiring needs.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES

instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, accept accountability, and collaborate with others.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Business Insight

• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

Plans and Aligns

• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Attracts Top Talent

• Attracts and selects the best talent to meet current and future business needs.

Situational Adaptability

• Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Interpersonal Savvy

• Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Qualification Requirements

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 or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 3 or more years’ recruiting experience required, manufacturing or agriculture industry preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, and influence others.
• Must be able to apply sound judgement and non-bias to all candidates.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency.
• Ability to interview and assess people.

Preferred

• Applicant Tracking System experience.
• Bilingual (English Spanish).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• This role is primarily in-office, with some remote flexibility as determined by leadership, and includes attending career events and fairs as needed.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.