Smithfield Foods · 11 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Clinton, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their recruitment strategy by attracting top talent and collaborating with HR and hiring managers to fulfill workforce needs. This role involves managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a positive candidate experience, and continuously improving recruitment processes.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for all functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously, ensuring efficient and effective hiring outcomes
Ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication, clear feedback, and maintaining professionalism throughout the process
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
Leverage various sourcing strategies to find and attract top talent. Proactively build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles
Research labor market trends to strategically align sourcing strategy with current industry conditions
Gain an understanding of various roles, including those in a manufacturing environment, through job shadowing to improve hiring fit and reduce turnover
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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