Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support

• Own full-cycle recruitment for hourly, salaried, and leadership roles across operations, corporate, and supply chain functions
• Partner with hiring managers to develop clear job requirements, sourcing strategies, and realistic hiring timelines
• Proactively source talent using Job Boards, referrals, industry networks, community partnerships, and incoming applications leveraged through the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Screens, interviews, and assesses candidates for skill, cultural alignment, and long-term potential within Pero Family Farms
• Career fairs, partnerships, and community outreach events
• Support recruitment marketing initiatives, job postings, and data-driven sourcing and system reporting.

Hiring Process & Compliance

• Ensure all recruiting activities align with company policies, employment law, and EEO/OFCCP requirements set forth by Human Resources
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date documentation within the ATS and HRIS platforms
• Support onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee across all systems

Employee Engagement & Culture Initiatives

• Plan, coordinate, and execute monthly employee engagement events aligned with Pero Family Farms’ mission, vision, and values
• Develop and manage an annual employee engagement calendar including recognition events, celebrations, wellness initiatives, and culture-building activities
• Partner with HR leadership and site leaders to design engagement initiatives that support retention, morale, and employee connection
• Coordinate event logistics including vendors, budgets, communications, and on-site execution
• Support employee recognition programs, milestone celebrations, and internal engagement communications
• Collect employee feedback and recommend improvements to enhance engagement and culture
• Serve as a visible culture ambassador across the organization

Onboarding & New Hire Integration

• Coordinate and support the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth, welcoming transition into Pero Family Farms
• Partner with HR, hiring managers, and department leaders to align start dates, schedules, and onboarding plans
• Ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed accurately and on time, including offer letters, background checks, and onboarding documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires prior to their first day, reinforcing engagement and setting expectations
• Support first-day orientation logistics, introductions, and initial connection to company culture and values
• Ensure new hires are properly entered into HRIS and applicant tracking systems with complete and accurate records
• Gather feedback from new hires and hiring managers to continuously improve the onboarding experience
• Reinforce Pero Family Farms’ mission, values, safety standards, and people-first culture throughout the onboarding process

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, and pipeline health using ATS and HRIS reporting tools
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and system utilization through automation, integration, or new technology adoption
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on recruiting systems, recommending enhancements, efficiencies, and new talent acquisition technologies as the business scales
• Partner with HR leadership to support workforce planning and seasonal hiring strategy through data and system insights