Recruiting Coordinator

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC, an American Foods Group Company, is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success.

About the role

The Recruiting Coordinator will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying talent needs and creating job postings to conducting interviews and extending job offers.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source candidates across the United States.
• Interview and screen prospective candidates via phone, virtual video, and/or in-person.
• Coordinate and schedule in-person and virtual interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Assist with the administration of pre-employment screenings, job offer management, and employee onboarding.
• Adhere to company hiring policies and procedures in accordance with Human Resources.
• Utilize the applicant tracking system (iCIMS) to maintain all job postings (internal and external) and candidate/applicant data for the entire recruitment, selection, and hire process.
• Complete employment eligibility verifications in accordance with the company Form I-9 compliance program.
• Conduct post-offer processes and coordinate housing or lodging as needed.
• Serve as a company advocate; research, contact, and build rapport with agencies (community services, colleges, high schools, employment agencies, recruiters, etc.) to identify new talent, provide company information, opportunities, and benefits.
• Stay up to date on current company benefits and offerings to increase the organization's attractiveness to potential candidates.
• Build and maintain rapport with employees on the production floor to promote and increase employee referrals.
• Attend and coordinate job fairs (onsite and off-site) to attract talent.
• Attract candidates using social media and other methods (geo-fencing, online job boards and postings, job services agencies, radio, billboards, local publications, colleges, high schools, etc.).
• Maintain recruiting reports (production staffing, interview, rehires, etc.).
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure hiring process compliance and implement required procedural updates.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience with a Human Resources mindset, focusing on first-class experience from initial contact to onboarding and through new hire orientation.
• Continually seek innovative ways to attract new talent and build a pipeline of future talent.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• High School Diploma.
• 1-3 years recruiting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Strong technical/professional expertise in all aspects and types of talent acquisition: sourcing, lead generation, recruiting, candidate assessment, selection, and onboarding — from hourly production to management positions.
• Current knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility for outcomes.
• Must be able to work flexible hours based on plant activities and needs.
• Ability to travel to other company locations and recruiting and campus events.
• Very high attention to detail.
• Ability to assess needs, influence, collaborate, deliver, and partner with all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with abilities to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and integrate with the broader HR team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Professional, results-driven, and able to perform duties with minimal direction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Effective negotiating skills.
• Support diversity.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment and exercise mature judgment.
• Access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in high-volume production recruitment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish or Haitian-Creole (speaking, reading, and writing).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off and six company-observed holidays.
• Eligibility for the Company's discretionary annual bonus plan and merit increases.
• Ongoing learning and training programs for career growth.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Your actual base pay may vary based on job-related experience, qualifications, skills, expertise, and geographic location.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site. This role requires flexible hours based on plant activities and needs.

Location

Long Prairie, Minnesota. Improve your quality of life by residing in Long Prairie, a rural city in central Minnesota — a short drive from many of the best recreational areas in the state. The area offers:

• Long Prairie Trails — 4 well-kept trails extending throughout the city.
• Lake Charlotte Beach, including a swimming beach, fishing pier, boat launch, and softball fields.
• Year-round community events for the whole family.