Smithfield Foods
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TalentAcquisitionSpecialist
“Talent Acquisition Specialist at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Talent Acquisition, Full-Cycle Recruitment, Talent Sourcing. Manage entire recruitment lifecycle. Ensure smooth candidate experience”
What You'll Achieve.
Attract top talent; Deliver exceptional recruitment experience; Improve hiring fit; Reduce turnover; Enhance efficiency; Reduce time-to-hire; Improve candidate experience; Meet regulatory standards; Meet or exceed performance targets
Industry & Context.
Sound judgment
Travel to other locations (25% of the time), Short notice travel, Overnight stays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of relevant experience, Proficient in computer applications (i. e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), Demonstrates a 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, multi-tasking and organizational skills, Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to handle sensitive information
Nice to Have
Experience in recruiting across all levels and functional areas, Experience with passive candidate recruiting and utilizing creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent, 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
What You'll Do.
Manage entire recruitment lifecycle
Ensure smooth candidate experience
Collaborate with hiring managers
Leverage sourcing strategies
Build candidate pipeline
Research labor market trends
Gain understanding of roles
Evaluate recruitment processes
Track and report recruitment data
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with HR Managers; Partner closely with Hiring Managers; Collaborate with department leaders; Collaborate with HR teams; Foster relationships internally; Foster relationships externally; Maintain team-oriented demeanor; Cultivate collaborative work atmosphere
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication skills; Excellent verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Plan recruitment initiatives, Manage recruitment deadlines
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