Job Description

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 70 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Our Livonia, Michigan Facility is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. The essential function of this role is delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout our organization with a primary focus on salaried, hourly recruiting and agency conversions. This will be achieved by employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas.

Values:

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for salaried and hourly warehouse positions; including but not limited to managing requisitions in the applicant tracking system, sourcing and screening candidates, scheduling interviews, extending and managing offers, assisting with background check screening and tracking and reporting data
• Conduct regular follow up with hiring managers to determine the effectiveness and timeline of recruiting plan and implementation.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to identify hiring needs and workforce planning strategies.
• Maintain data integrity within the applicant tracking system including requisition and applicant status.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidates. Talent Acquisition Specialist must access the most effective sources for drawing a strong candidate pool by posting openings online, with professional organizations and other appropriate venues.
• Create and maintain a process for converting agency employees to become Mastronardi employees.
• Provide regular staffing reports on a weekly and monthly basis.

Education/Background Requirements:

• College degree required or relevant experience
• Minimum two years previous recruiting experience required; recruiting for manufacturing environment preferred

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Solid oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to navigate within team and across lines of business
• Some general Human Resource knowledge would be preferred
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques including Boolean queries
• Regularly exhibits a strong work ethic and high degree of self-motivation
• Proficient in MS Office
• Working knowledge of UltiPro a plus
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems required
• Experience working on projects and balancing day to day work with projects
• Strategic thinker and planning out how to attract candidates with the needed skills
• Must be proficient in record keeping of the recruited candidates and performing all administrative duties
• Must have the capability to build a strong network through various means and should be an expert in hiring the best possible talent for our organization
• Must have strong interpersonal skills

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform computer skills.

We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:

• Paid weekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put in place.