Talent Acquisition & Training Specialist

Position Title: Talent Acquisition & Training Specialist
Location: TBD
Reports To: Director of Human Resources, Safety & Compliance

Primary Objective of Position:

The Talent Acquisition & Training Specialist is responsible for developing and executing recruiting strategies that attract, hire, and retain high-quality employees across Allied Cooperative. This position partners closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, coordinate the recruitment process, promote career opportunities, and strengthen Allied Cooperative’s employment brand. The Talent Acquisition & Training Specialist also supports internship programs, career outreach initiatives, and recruitment marketing efforts to build a strong talent pipeline.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Partner with department managers to identify current and future hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, resume screening, interview scheduling, reference checks, and employment offers.
• Work with managers to ensure positive and efficient candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Organize, coordinate, and represent Allied Cooperative at career fairs, job fairs, college recruiting events, and community workforce initiatives.
• Assist in the planning, recruitment, coordination, and development of Allied Cooperative’s Agronomy Internship Program.
• Build and maintain relationships with technical colleges, universities, agricultural programs, workforce development organizations, and community partners.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to promote employment opportunities, internships, company culture, and employer branding through social media, digital platforms, advertising, and recruitment materials.
• Maintain applicant records and recruitment documentation in accordance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Assist with onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for newly hired employees.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and provide reports on recruiting activity, hiring trends, and staffing effectiveness.
• Stay current on recruiting best practices, labor market trends, and employment laws affecting talent acquisition.
• Assess talent and develop training plans to address skill gaps and support organization goals and growth.
• Support Human Resources projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of applicant and employee information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.