Job Description

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team!

Position Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment across entry-level through manager-level positions, supporting multiple departments and locations. The specialist will partner closely with hiring managers to develop creative sourcing strategies, evaluate candidate fit, and ensure compliance with company policies, EEO, and affirmative action guidelines. This position is hybrid, with office days based in Sleepy Eye, MN.

What You Will Do:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for entry-level through manager-level roles, developing and executing creative, cost-effective sourcing strategies across departments such as Accounting/Finance, Supply Chain, Transportation, Marketing, Maintenance & Reliability, and Pig Production.
• Screen applicants for qualifications and organizational fit, assess candidate competencies, provide accurate and compelling company/position information, and ensure compliance with EEO and affirmative action laws.
• Coordinate and oversee interview logistics, pre-screening, and candidate communication, while managing offers of employment and maintaining accurate applicant data in the ATS.
• Represent Christensen Farms at career fairs and community events, lead significant recruiting projects, and organize post-interview debriefs with hiring teams and candidates.
• Build strong networks with schools, associations, and employment organizations; mentor recruiting team members; and partner with operations leaders to understand job functions and labor planning needs.
• Support onboarding practices, advise field staff, and, when applicable, provide interpretation/translation for employee relations discussion, trainings, or company communications.

What You Offer Us:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• At least 1-2 years of recruiting experience, with a High School diploma required and an Associate's or higher degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with exposure to HRIS databases and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information.
• A proactive, eager-to-learn mindset.

What We Offer You:

• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of the organization.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $50,000 to $80,000 per year, with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Reports To:

Talent Acquisition Manager

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.