Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ventura Foods - Birmingham, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Birmingham, AL

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ventura Foods is responsible for managing the entire recruitment process to meet the company's staffing needs. This role involves overseeing full-cycle recruitment, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidates, and coordinating pre-employment screenings. The specialist will also analyze staffing trends and make recommendations for future hiring needs, while maintaining organized data for reporting purposes.

Responsibilities

• Review employment applications and examine qualifications of applicants.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for new employees.
• Recruit for open positions using various channels including job boards and social media.
• Converse with hiring managers to determine job skill requirements and establish candidate profiles.
• Develop knowledge of business units' needs for future openings.
• Track staffing metrics and maintain organized data for reporting.
• Maintain records of hires, terminations, and pre-employment test results.
• Identify talent pools and leverage community relationships to enhance employer branding.
• Interview applicants and inform them of job duties and company policies.
• Support new hire orientation for a smooth onboarding process.
• Analyze staffing trends to suggest areas for headcount adjustments.
• Perform other activities as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment, managing 20+ positions simultaneously.
• Comprehensive full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and/or Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• 2-3 years experience in the Manufacturing or Food Manufacturing Industry preferred.
• 2-3 years of recruitment and/or staffing experience in a professional environment preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the food industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement