The Talent Acquisition Field Manager is responsible for leading, supporting, and managing hourly and salaried recruitment efforts across their designated region and client groups. This role requires a proactive approach in driving recruitment success by aligning with business objectives, maintaining high standards in candidate selection, and ensuring the implementation of best practices across the Talent Acquisition team. The ideal candidate will exemplify leadership by guiding and mentoring their team, ensuring clean data practices, and continuously improving processes and systems.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and manage the recruitment team within your region, providing guidance and support to ensure the timely and successful hiring of both hourly and salaried positions.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies that align with the business objectives of your region and clients, focusing on achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintaining the STAR 2.0 philosophy.
• Conduct regular reviews of team performance, identifying opportunities for group training, one-on-one mentoring, and professional development.
• Lead by example in managing challenging searches, engaging in complex hiring manager conversations, and stepping in to support your team where needed.
• Ensure clear expectations and accountability within the team while offering the necessary support and resources to enable their success.

Stakeholder Communication and Alignment

• Conduct regular meetings with key stakeholders (e.g., regional HR leaders, business unit heads) to review recruitment metrics, discuss upcoming hiring needs, and align recruitment strategies with broader business goals.
• Work closely with HR, Operations, and other relevant departments to ensure recruitment efforts are integrated with other talent management initiatives (e.g., workforce planning, succession planning).
• Support and eventually lead MBR & QBR’s with your respective business.

Data Integrity and Process Improvement

• Ensure all recruiting activities are accurately tracked and recorded in real-time within the ATS, CRM, and third-party recruitment platforms to maintain clean and reliable data.
• Monitor recruiting processes and systems with a keen eye for continuous improvement, providing feedback and implementing changes as necessary to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Candidate Experience Management

• Oversee the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the candidate experience, from initial contact through onboarding.
• Establish mechanisms to gather feedback from candidates throughout the recruitment process, using insights to refine practices and improve satisfaction.

Technology and Tools Optimization

• Continuously evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment processes.
• Explore opportunities for integrating AI and automation into recruitment workflows to streamline tasks like candidate screening and interview scheduling.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives

• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to increase diversity in the candidate pipeline, ensuring alignment with the company's DEI goals.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 8+ years in high touch salaried recruitment
• Proven track record in managing full life-cycle recruitment, particularly in high-volume environments.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management systems (CRM), and other recruitment platforms. Jobvite experience a plus.
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and mentor a team, driving continuous improvement, and excellence in the recruiting practices.
• Exceptional communication and consulting skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in analyzing recruiting metrics and data to inform decisions and strategy.
• High level of discretion and professionalism