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At Mennel, we believe in doing right and bringing our best to our people who are helping to feed the world. We promote teamwork and recognize the individual contributions everyone plays in the overall success of the company.

This role is temporary role and expected to last through March of 2027.

JOB SUMMARY:  In this role, you will help sustain Mennel’s tradition of excellence established in 1886 as well as support our food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. As part of the Talent Management team, this position will support the planning, sourcing, hiring, onboarding, and retention of the company’s workforce. The Talent Specialist will be responsible for the administration of select functions and will also cross-train in other areas as needed to ensure the company has the right talent to meet its operational goals, while aligning with the company's values and culture. 

PRIMARY WORK SHIFT: Works shift as assigned and overtime as required.

 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Will vary, depending on workload. Ability to travel up to 10% when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation. 

 Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.

1. Identify human capital needs & key roles through workforce planning. Develop metrics aligned with business goals.
2. Source and attract potential candidates through various channels like job portals, social media and referrals. 
3. Develop and implement an effective recruitment strategy such as oversight and guidance of the job requisition process to the hiring policy enforcement.
4. Builds relationship programs and connections with different entities such as education institutions, industry organizations, and community organizations.
5. Coordinates and executes the hiring and selection process to choose the best candidates through interviews, assessments, and other pre-employment required tests, and other evaluation methods. Working with the hiring leader, administering the offer of employment and notification steps.
6. Integrate new hires into the organization with effective orientation and onboarding training programs including pre-hire onboarding activities, new hire orientation program, and post-hire onboarding.
7. Assists in the development and execution of programs providing continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance employees’ skills and career growth such as apprenticeship programs, internships and other employee development programs.
8. Assist in the development of the company’s performance management objectives including annual performance reviews, clarity conversations, and performance improvement plans. 
9. Execution of the compensation plan for salary and job analysis activities.
10. Develop and update standard operating procedures in all processes and procedures in the talent management function.
11. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. 

 Education & Experience:  

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field required
• A minimum of two to five (2 – 5) years of recruitment experience within a multi-location company with more than 300 employees preferred
• Certification in HR or recruitment (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR CIR, PRC, CERS) is a plus.

 Skills & Knowledge:

• Technological skills: Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and or Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Negotiation Skills: Skilled in negotiating offers and terms with candidates to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with candidates and stakeholders. Ability to always maintain confidentiality and understand the intimacy needed for maintaining personnel files and other documents.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
• Research & Analytical Skills: Knowledge of sourcing techniques and tools. Ability to analyze data and metrics to inform recruitment strategies and decisions.
• Problem-solving: Ability to address minor to complex recruitment challenges and take initiative to present effective solutions.