Associate Talent Acquisition Support Specialist

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**** A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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**** THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
*** The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
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** Associate Talent Acquisition Support Specialist
** plays a key role in ensuring a smooth, positive experience for candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders throughout the full talent lifecycle. This role supports recruitment operations, coordinates interview logistics, executes background check processes. and helps drive process consistency and service excellence across a best-in-class Talent Acquisition function.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact and help recruit the future of talent at Smithfield Foods!
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* WHAT YOU’LL DO:

*** The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.*
* ** Recruiting Support & Coordination:
** Provide administrative support to Talent Acquisition, including screening candidates, managing interview scheduling and logistics, coordinating candidate travel and reimbursements, and maintaining accurate recruitment files and ATS records.
* ** Background Checks & Compliance
** Collaborate with and provide coverage for the Talent Acquisition HR Generalist by assisting with all aspects of the background check workflow, ensuring processes are completed accurately and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
* ** Full-Cycle Recruitment:
** Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for all functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously, ensuring efficient and effective hiring outcomes. Support hiring and community outreach events.
* ** Candidate

Experience:

** Ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication, clear feedback, and maintaining professionalism throughout the process.
* ** Process Improvement:
** Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and improve the candidate experience, while ensuring alignment with business goals and best practices.
* ** Data Tracking and Reporting:
** Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates and provide regular recruitment updates and metrics to leadership. Ensure recruitment records are accurate, current, and compliant through regular auditing and maintenance.
** WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
*** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
* Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.
* Proficient in computer applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).
* Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, initiative and sound judgment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Leverages emotional intelligence to build and foster relationships both internally and externally.
* Excels in fast-paced, dynamic environments, maintaining a respectful, approachable, and team-oriented demeanor while…