Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lactalis USA is currently hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, located in Buffalo, New York. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for providing support in a HR environment by managing the full life-cycle recruitment process. You will be responsible for ensuring the overall recruitment strategy attracts, recruits, and selects high-performing employees that drive the business forward. Full-life-cycle recruiting involves partnering with hiring managers; sourcing candidates; delivering creative and proactive solutions, and providing advice and guidance to hiring managers on candidate selection. You will lead and/or support projects that focus on improving the candidate experience and recommend processes and tools that drive a successful recruitment model. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage full life-cycle recruiting process from intake to offer acceptance including job postings, sourcing, pre-screen, interview scheduling, and preparing and extending offers for Operations, Supply Chain, and related technical departments Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional partners to create a best in class hiring experience for internal partners and candidates. Create and manage comprehensive recruiting strategies, selection criteria, recruitment processes and procedures, and leveraging internal and external resources to hire top talent. Build and maintain an external talent pipeline; and maintain relationships with talent for future opportunities. Providing research and statistical information, collecting, preparing, and analyzing information to use as resources for Talent Acquisition. Lead relationships and strategic partnerships with target universities and colleges, driving on-campus initiatives, career fairs, and networking events. WORK CONDITIONS Occasional Travel to company sites or partner universities is required. Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs. To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided. To fulfill these responsibilities, a cell phone is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy. Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success. Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Experience 4+ years agency and/or in-house recruiting experience Knowledge and experience working within an Applicant Tracking System Experience working with LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruiting sites (i.e. Indeed) Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point) Power BI experience / knowledge ++ Competencies HR: Recruitment & Selection HR KPIs Management & Reporting Employee Training Creativity Intellectual curiosity Communication Project management Teamwork Attention to detail Time Management At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations. #J-18808-Ljbffr