Recruiting Specialist

Gibbon Packing LLC a division of American Foods Group LLC has an opportunity for a Talent AcquisitionSpecialist in a high-volume beef harvest and fabrication privately held company. This position is located at the Gibbon Packing facility in Gibbon Nebraska.

Summary:

As Talent Acquisition Specialist you will ensure seamless alignment of recruitment processes with organizational goals. This position serves as a key driver of operational success cross-functional collaboration and long-term growth while providing scalable solutions that meet evolving business needs. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead the full cycle recruiting process for both hourly and salary manufacturing positions with the beef harvest and fabrication industry. This role partners directly with plant leadership to assess hiring needs execute near and long-term strategies to maintain optimal staffing levels.

• Partner with operational leadership to understand hiring needs and develop comprehensive recruiting strategies that support growth goals while ensuring alignment with the Companys core values and culture.
  • Actively lead and support all activities in the recruitment life cycle to include pro-actively sourcing candidates screening selecting interviewing offer management administering pre-employment screening onboarding and hiring per hiring policies.
  • Drive recruiting process best practices continuously optimizing processes to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
  • Research coordinate and participate in on-site and off-site hiring events and job fairs across the United States to attract qualified talent and support high-volume hiring needs.
  • Utilize social media and other outlets (e.g. local colleges and trade schools local publications) to attract talent.
  • Consistently achieve hiring plan goals by setting clear expectations tracking progress and leveraging data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Human Resources Manager to provide data and reporting efforts establishing and tracking key recruiting metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement. Maintain recruiting reports (production staffing interview rehires etc.).
  • Utilize data-driven sourcing strategies to prioritize high-performing channels and continuously refine outreach efforts for hourly and salaried roles.
  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by delivering first-class candidate rapport from initial contact Interview offer and onboarding.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date information for all open positions including starting salaries relocation assistance referral programs and other compensation or incentive details.
  • Serve as company advocate; research contact and build rapport with agencies (community services colleges high schools employment agencies recruiters etc.) to identify new talent provide company information opportunities and benefits; make presentations and maintain rapport.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in recruiting and implement new ideas and innovative solutions to drive better recruiting outcomes.
• Utilize the applicant tracking system (iCIMS) to maintain all job postings (internal and external) and candidate/applicant data for the entire recruitment selection and hire process.

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in full cycle recruiting of hourly (non-exempt) manufacturing employees.
• Associate degree or bachelors degree in human resources or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English Spanish and/or Haitian-Creole (speaking reading and writing). Bi-lingual preferred.
• Extensive experience using iCIMS applicant tracking system.
• Prior experience in high volume recruiting in beef protein or food manufacturing.
• Strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility for outcomes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to assess needs influence collaborate deliver and partner with all levels of the organization including leadership and the public.
• Self-starter with abilities to multi-task prioritize effectively and integrate with the broader HR team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Must be professional results driven and able to perform duties with minimal direction.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office: Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Effective negotiating skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment and exercise mature judgment.
• This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
• Ability to work flexible hours travel to other company locations and recruiting events. Overnight is expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Gibbon Packing LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Gibbon Nebraska. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger then consider joining American Foods Group a hire to retire type of company.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Flex Spending Accounts Voluntary Benefits PTO 401k Short Term Disability Discount Meat Purchase Program and more!
• Training growth and advancement opportunities that will make this the best and last company you work for.

Check Out the Gibbon NE Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Gibbon Nebraska a rural city located in the center of Nebraska. Gibbon is located close to many recreational areas and is a short drive from Kearney NE.

The area also offers:

• The Great Platte River Road Archway a museum and monument commemorating the valleys role in westward expansion. The campus surrounding the museum includes hiking/biking trails artwork and sculptures and picnic shelters.
• Windmill State Recreational Area which includes a swimming beach 6 lakes for fishing hiking trails and more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.

Try to convince us that there is a better place to live and work other than Gibbon Packing LLC in Gibbon NE!