Director of Talent Acquisition (High Volume Recruiting)

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

The Director of Talent Acquisition is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for building and executing a scalable recruitment strategy to support large-scale, multi-site, high-volume hourly hiring needs. This leader will oversee a team of recruiters and partner closely with operations, HR, and other stakeholders to ensure the business is staffed with the talent it needs to meet performance and growth objectives.

Preference is Salisbury, MD-based but will consider candidates located close to Perdue facilities.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of high-volume hourly recruitment across multiple locations.
• Develop and drive sourcing strategies that attract qualified candidates, with a focus on speed, efficiency, and quality in partnership with TA Operations.
• Partner with operations leadership to forecast hiring needs and ensure alignment on talent pipelines.
• Build and manage a high-performing TA team of both direct and indirect reports, including recruiters and interviewers, providing guidance, coaching, and development.
• Use data and analytics to monitor performance metrics, identify trends, and inform process enhancements.
• Partner with employment brand to launch and oversee employment branding initiatives tailored to hourly audiences, including social, community outreach, and grassroots efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to hiring and employment practices.
• Champion a positive candidate experience and represent the company brand with professionalism and integrity.
• Identify potential partnerships with staffing partner vendors to successfully maintain required staffing levels at sites, manage vendor relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, and 7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Proven success in high-volume hourly recruitment across multiple locations, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or hospitality.
• Proven experience in vendor management.
• Strong team leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ATS and CRM tools, SuccessFactors a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to travel up to 30% as needed.

Experience Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish or other languages common to the workforce is a plus.
• Experience with centralized recruiting models and shared service environments.

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.

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.