Associate Recruiter - Onsite

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Perdue Farms is hiring for an Associate Recruiter to join our HR team at our harvest facility in Rockingham, North Carolina! The Associate Recruiter is responsible for ensuring that staffing levels are met and maintained for plant operations. This position is responsible for full life cycle recruiting including building and maintaining a pipeline of quality applicants.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Full life cycle recruitment of hourly associate recruiting for the plant.
• Identifies, develops, implements, evaluates, measures, and improves the recruiting process for hourly positions while maintaining required staffing as directed by the operations and/or HR leadership.
• Establishes an effective and efficient working relationship with plant management which creates an environment that facilitates the interviewing process, thus enabling the hiring of qualified applicants.
• Creates new and innovative methods to improve the recruitment process and to continually improve the experience and skill set of applicants.
• Achieves measurable results that demonstrate improvement in hiring ratio, i.e. applicants versus hires.
• Ensures all required paperwork, e.g., application, reference checks and interview notes, are forwarded to the EPA (Employment Process Administrator) for proper, correct intake.
• Promote Perdue’s employer brand online and offline
• Maintain candidate databases as needed (via our Applicant Tracking System)
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process
• Support Talent Acquisition and / or HR in hiring initiatives as needed

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communication or related field of study or equivalent work experience.

Experience Requirements

• At least 1 year of proven work experience as a Sourcer, Recruiter (or similar role)
• Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems and/or Candidate Management System
• Knowledge of laws surrounding the interview process. Exposure to AAP requirements as it applies to the recruitment, interviewing, selection process.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Effective time-management and ability to prioritize competing demands
• Ability to travel for company business or training a needed

Experience Preferred

• Recruiting experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with SuccessFactors (ATS)

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• When in a plant environment:
  • Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
  • May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
  • May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
  • May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
  • Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
  • May need to climb ladders.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.