Associate Recruiter

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great-tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed.

About the role

Responsible for sourcing, screening, recruiting, and hiring candidates for entry to mid-level roles such as non-exempt, maintenance technicians, clerks, etc. Gains exposure to full-cycle recruitment processes and contributes to attracting, retaining, and engaging a talent workforce. Ensures compliance with all internal policies, regulations, and laws. Ensures quality candidate and hiring manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Talent Acquisition Leaders and hiring manager to understand hiring needs and identify selection criteria that are aligned with the job description.
• Creates a recruitment plan to ensure quality candidates meet the organization’s needs.
• Assists with developing talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Utilizes job boards, social media platforms, and internal databases to identify potential candidates.
• Conducts initial candidate review, screening, onsite interviews, and extends offers.
• Schedules and coordinates interviews ensuring prompt and effective communication with candidates, hiring team, and internal partners.
• Answers questions and provides coaching and guidance to candidates, hiring manager, and interview panel.
• Gathers feedback and delivers feedback or extends offers.
• Supports HR programs through the recruitment process, including pre-boarding activities such as I9 audits.
• Assists with preparing recruiting materials or coordinating recruitment events.
• Maintains accurate records in relevant systems, including applicant tracking system (ATS) and human resource information system (HRIS).

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1+ year of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.

Skills

• Working knowledge of HR and/or recruitment policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Exposure to sourcing, screening, and/or candidate selection.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Good initiative, time-management, organization, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn new technologies (i.e., ATS, HRIS, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and work within standard practices and policies.
• Ability to solve basic problems within existing guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain discretion when handling sensitive data.
• Good collaboration skills with the ability to help identify needs.
• Ability to accept accountability and take ownership of workload.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with ATS.
• Experience with UKG.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic recruitment tools.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including a climate-controlled office environment(s) and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions.
• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.
• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Butterball Core Competencies

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's job.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.