Summary

We are looking for a Technical (Maintenance and Skilled Trades) Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team! This recruiter will be responsible for hiring top talent, building and sustaining solid relationships with hiring managers and fulfilling talent acquisition needs by managing the full life cycle recruiting process in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

This position is remote but must sit on the East Coast and preferably sits within the DELMARVA (Delaware, Maryland and Virginia) region.

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $95,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). 

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1-year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.  

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage full life cycle recruiting to support our Maintenance and Reliability and other Skilled Trades functions in our production facilities with a focus on hourly, non-exempt positions. This includes requisition creation, sourcing, resume review, candidate pre-screening, managing logistics of hiring team interviews, offer creation/extension and pre-employment tasks for candidates.
• Create search strategies to identify and attract the highest caliber of talent.
• Utilize various sourcing tools to identify and connect with potential candidates on job boards, professional networks, social media, Boolean search, etc.
• Work across the organization with key stakeholders such as Hiring Managers, Human Resources, Compensation, Learning and Development and the Business to ensure a superior client and candidate experience.
• Maintain a high level of data integrity within our candidate database (Applicant Tracking System) and reporting.
• Assist with the development and execution of skilled trades recruitment programs (campus, military based, etc.)
• Achieve measurable results that demonstrate improvement in hiring ration, i.e. applicants vs. hires, and ensure all required paperwork and documents are completed including application, references, background checks, etc. in accordance with OFCCP standards.
• Stay current on market trends, diversity recruiting, and utilize data to perform analyses to identify current and future talent needs.
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, and campus recruiting activities.
• Promote Perdue’s employer brand online and offline .
• Support the Talent Acquisition leaders in strategic hiring initiatives as needed.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, related field of study or equivalent work experience.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional level recruiting experience for non-exempt and/or exempt level employees
• Experience working with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems
• Comfortability with sourcing passive candidates and utilizing various sourcing tools (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Exposure to AAP requirements as it applies to the recruitment, interviewing, selection process.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and sourcing strategies.
• Ability to multi-task and organize multiple protocols and projects with competing demands on schedule.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze and resolve problems at a functional level.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively communicate to various levels of the organization to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of and a commitment to team performance.
• Ability to positively represent Perdue and our career opportunities to potential candidates.
• Ability to travel 10-15% as needed.

Experience Preferred

• Maintenance and Reliability/Skilled Trades recruiting experience or familiarity with skill sets associated with these business functions.
• Manufacturing recruiting experience.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.

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