Recruiter Talent Acquisition Partner

About the role

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• This full-time position is responsible for managing recruitment and onboarding for all open roles at the Big Flats manufacturing site, with potential support for other locations or functions as needed.
• The Recruiter will ensure timely hiring of qualified talent, maintain a proactive candidate pipeline for hourly manufacturing positions, and oversee the conversion of eligible temporary employees based on performance, attendance, and hours worked.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles within the manufacturing plant.
• Partner with HR Manager to understand staffing needs and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Maintain a proactive pipeline of candidates for high-volume hourly positions.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements and company culture.
• Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Track and manage temporary employees, ensuring timely conversion of eligible workers based on performance and attendance.
• Utilize our internal applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage requisitions and candidate flow efficiently.
• Ensuring all open roles have an appropriate Requisition and Authority to Recruit (ATR)
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with legal and company standards, including EEO and diversity initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations ensuring all new hires are properly managing through the onboarding process for a smooth transition to employment and payroll
• Collaborate with HR and operations teams to forecast workforce needs and support retention strategies.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on recruitment metrics and progress to leadership.
• Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies to ensure timely and high-quality placements
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external agencies such as local colleges, tech schools, Dept of Labor
• Manage New Hire Check ins at 30-60-90 days

Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in recruitment, onboarding, or HR coordination (preferably in a manufacturing or high-volume environment)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)