Hybrid Staffing Coordinator at Simmons Prepared Foods

Purpose of the Position 

Serves as an internal partner/consultant to hiring managers and works to find candidates to fill approved, open positions with highly skilled, non-exempt employees. This position will execute the sourcing and recruiting function holding a key role within the Talent Acquisition Team.  

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Non-Exempt position. 

Sources and recruits candidates for production non-exempt positions. Develops pipeline of candidates for  positions through a variety of sources including, but not limited to, Internet postings and search, social media, direct  sourcing, employee referrals, job fairs, research, networking, and agencies; Communicates with candidates to promote  Simmons Prepared Foods brand to build interest in our company. 

Responsible for recruiting data. Maintains monitors and gathers recruiting data within the HRIS ensuring accuracy  of data for AAP and EEO; Conducts all previous employer reference checks and background verifications. 

Supports recruiting process. Administers the requisition posting process, organizing internal and external candidate  interviews and schedules all interviews with the hiring manager and human resources as required.  

Internal consultant: Work as an internal consultant with appropriate hiring managers in areas of recruiting;  interviewing; and hiring; Provides internal clients with guidance relative to behavioral interviewing; references; salary  negotiation; relocation; hiring policies; and other areas relative to the hiring process; Partners with Talent Acquisition  Manager to determine the correct time to bring in contingent workforce as a staffing solution.  

Candidate communication: Contacts all candidates screened and interviewed to provide an update of their  candidacy. Ensures there is communication with the candidates throughout the recruiting process; provide  documentation and information on the posting and recruitment process to the talent acquisition team, hiring manager  and HR Manager. 

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and  implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team  members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all  major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any  areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a  supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy  possible within the larger organization. 

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems  (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain  familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact  of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. 

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to  guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this  position. 

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print.  Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present  information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing  environment and surrounding property. May travel via car or plane to various recruiting events. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by the facility. 

Travel: Potential travel domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites and training, possibly requiring  overnight stays. 

Technical Experience: 1 – 2 years recruiting experience preferred; Familiarity with human resources laws, policies,  and practices, as well as OFCCP regulations; Applicant tracking systems and requirements; Strong computer  background with ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc.; Solid knowledge of  the recruiting and staffing function; Good relationships with external agencies for temporary or placement assistance;  Creates a positive image for Simmons Prepared Foods with each applicant and internal clients. 

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization. 

Minimum Education: Associates’ Degree or 1 – 2 years related experience. Bilingual in English and Spanish.  Knowledge of the structure and content of the English & Spanish language including the meaning and spelling of  words, rules of composition, and grammar. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related  documents in both English and Spanish languages. 

Preferred Education: N/A 

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.