Talent Acquisition Specialist Job in Bakersfield 93307, California Us

Talent Acquisition Specialist

 

 

At Bolthouse Farms, our goal is to help people live vibrant, healthy lives by crafting healthy, all natural, great tasting products of the highest possible quality.  We are committed to maximizing the efficient use of our resources through sustainable farming and business practices so that we can provide these products to our customers at a superior value.  Bolthouse Farms is a global leader in carrot production. We produce nearly half of all carrots consumed in the United States and Canada. We are also the North America leader in super-premium refrigerated juices, smoothies, and protein drinks. Bolthouse Farms was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA. In 2003, we introduced a vast selection of natural fruit juices and smoothies. In 2007, we introduced a variety of natural yogurt based salad dressings. Bolthouse Farms has an innovative team who are gearing up for several new product launches in the next few years adding to the growth of the company. Bolthouse Farms has operations in California, Washington, Illinois, and Georgia. In addition, Bolthouse has a processing facility in Belem, Brazil. Additional company and product information can be found on the company’s website at: www.bolthouse.com.

 

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JOB TITLE: Talent Acquisition Specialist

 

Reports to:  Talent Acquisition Manager

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization. This will be achieved through the development of local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring we are attracting and hiring the best possible talent.

Primary Objectives of the Human Resources Recruiter:

·                      Develop and execute recruiting plans.

·                      Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees.

·                      Assist with the Coordination and implementation college recruiting initiatives.

·                      Administrative duties and recordkeeping.

Develop and Execute Recruiting Plans

·                      Work with hiring managers on recruiting planning meetings.

·                      Create job descriptions as needed.

·                      Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.

·                      Efficiently and effectively fill open positions.

·                      Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.

·                      Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.

·                      Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.

·                      Build networks to find qualified passive candidates.

 

Network Through Industry Contacts, Association Memberships, Trade Groups and Employees

·                      Locate and document where to find ideal candidates.

·                      Aid public relations in establishing a recognizable “employer of choice” reputation for the company, both internally and externally.

·                      Communicate with managers and employees regularly to establish rapport, gauge morale, and source new candidate leads.

·                      Create contacts within industry.

·                      Attend local professional meetings and membership development meetings.

·                      Maintain regular contact with possible future candidates.

Assist with the Coordination and Implementation College Recruiting Initiatives

·                      Coordinate college recruiting initiatives.

·                      Attend career fairs for recruiting and company recognition.

·                      Develop working relationships within colleges to aid in recruiting.

·                      Give presentations at colleges, attend student group meetings, and increase college awareness of the company before and after career fairs.

Administrative Duties and Record Keeping

·                      Review applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements.

·                      Conduct prescreening interviews.

·                      Perform other special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

·                      Experience with recruiting, technical recruiting a plus.

·                      Proven candidate sourcing and relationship building skills.

·                      Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

·                      Effective oral and written communication skills.

·                      General knowledge of various employment laws and practices.

·                      Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.

·                      Ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork.

·                      Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

·                      Skills in database management and record keeping.

·                      Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work.

·                      Ability to travel for recruitment meetings, college visits, and career fairs and maintain a flexible work schedule.

·                      Excellent organizational skills.

·                      Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

·                      Gather and analyze information skillfully.

·                      Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily assumptions.

Education and Experience:

·                      A bachelor’s degree is a plus

·                      One to two years of human resources experience required; one to two years of human resources corporate recruiting experience preferred.

·                      Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) a plus