Talent Acquisition Specialist - Champaign

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) directly shapes hiring for our manufacturing workforce. The TAS works under the direction of the Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition Manufacturing Operations but is responsible for driving all recruitment initiatives across the Champaign plant while remotely supporting 2-3 other ad-hoc locations. This position's focus will be on sourcing, strategic recruiting, and inclusive selection of hourly operations talent so that we can bring our iconic food brands to millions of households. This is an excellent opportunity for a resourceful Recruiter ready to influence multiple sites while growing their skills in a multifaceted, innovative, and diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment lifecycle efforts, from requisition posting through employment offer, ensuring equity in the hiring process and an outstanding candidate experience.
• Cultivate strong working partnerships with HR and Operations leaders and support teams to align recruiting efforts with strategic goals and objectives.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to assess hiring needs, develop job descriptions, and manage searches throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
• Communicate the strategic objectives and culture of the Operations teams, while representing the Kraft Heinz brand in the community, at job fairs, and at industry events.
• Partner with the Employer Brand Team to ensure targeted and relevant recruitment marketing for seasonal hiring campaigns.
• Serve as the liaison between candidates and internal partners, while managing the logistics of the hiring process.
• Provide a regular cadence of recruitment reporting to all internal partners.

Requirements

• Core knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, typically commensurate with 3+ years of Talent Acquisition or Talent Attraction experience.
• Passionate about building diverse and impactful teams.
• Effectively communicate and build trust with internal partners and candidates.
• Agile mentality, with the ability to balance on-site and virtual recruiting needs.
• Track record of implementing creative sourcing tactics for high-volume roles.
• Strong eye for business with demonstrable technical proficiency in recruiting technology (e.g., Workday).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support other plant locations.
• Prior experience with or a curiosity about the Manufacturing or Food & Beverage industries.

Benefits

• Fully customizable medical plans (HRA, HSA, FSA), 5 different carrier choices.
• Prescription (Rx) card.
• Full suite of additional plans: vision, dental, life, disability, adoption/family planning reimbursement, childcare, parental leave.
• LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example, $50 subsidy for fitness tracker).
• 401(k) matching + extra 3% freebie company contribution.
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs).
• Award-winning Ownerversity learning & development resource library.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.