Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!

Talent Acquisition Specialist

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll be responsible for assisting with sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding plant employees at both the Plymouth and Oostburg production facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Generate a qualified candidate pool through various resources including the internet, newspaper, social media, community networking, job fairs, workforce development Inspire events, and employee referrals. Consistently research new recruitment sources.
2. Review all applications, assist Talent Acquisition Assistant with scheduling interviews as needed, and coordinate follow-up correspondence to all Operations job applicants.
3. Track the status of candidates in the Applicant Tracking System and respond with follow-up throughout the recruiting process.
4. Conduct in-person interviews for Operations and provide candidates with information regarding compensation, benefits, and company culture to ensure the candidate is well-informed and has the best candidate experience.
5. Assist Talent Acquisition Assistant with conducting third-party reference checks and employment verifications.
6. Assist with Affirmative Plan preparation, recordkeeping, and logging of employment applications and employee changes.
7. Extend offers to potential new hires.
8. Process and complete all appropriate onboarding documentation.
9. Complete the I-9 form, verify I-9 documentation, and maintain I-9 files. Perform annual I-9 audit.
10. Coordinate the orientation and onboarding of new employees.
11. Coordinate the internal and external Operations job posting process and maintain all recruitment files/records.
12. Maintain Employee Referral Program, working closely with the Payroll Coordinator for employee bonus payouts.
13. Assist Talent Acquisition Manager in other recruitment initiatives.
14. Work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager on all Affirmative Action Plan hiring goals and diversity initiatives involving recruitment, to ensure fairness in hiring practices.
15. Assist with maintaining and updating seniority lists and processing employee changes.
16. Assist with other human resources-related duties as assigned.
17. Perform special projects as assigned by the Talent Acquisition Manager, Vice President of Human Resources, or other plant managers.

Qualifications & Skills:

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  Associate Degree in training, human resources, business or related field, or equivalent experience.

  
  
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  Two to three years of recruitment experience in a manufacturing setting. Experience with high-volume recruitment is preferred.

  
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Must have good mathematical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and accuracy.
• Proficient with social media platforms and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Excellent typing skills are needed.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various levels of employees and job candidates.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook & Office products and personal computer.
• Strong follow-through ability to meet time commitments.
• Requires a high level of confidentiality.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills to frequently deal with job candidates, employees, management, and the general public.
• Demonstrate decision-making skills.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You:

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, flexibility, and fun at work.

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.