Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta, Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as cookies, crackers, and wafers.
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and manage the recruitment strategy for the corporate support team, with a specific focus on executive-level hiring. This role will oversee the salaried talent acquisition team while directly managing high-profile executive searches to attract top leadership talent. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on recruiter, with expertise in sourcing, assessing, and hiring for executive level roles.
Your Seat at the Table:
Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent across all levels, with a focus on executive leadership roles.
- Partner with senior leadership and HR teams to forecast staffing needs and align recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
- Analyze and report on recruitment metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in hiring processes.
Executive Recruiting
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for C-suite, VP, and other senior-level roles.
- Collaborate with hiring leaders to define role requirements, competencies, and cultural alignment.
- Identify and engage high-potential candidates through networking, direct sourcing, and partnerships with executive search firms.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for executive candidates, providing an exceptional candidate experience.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and mentor a team of exempt level recruiters, providing training, support, and development opportunities.
- Establish clear performance metrics and ensure the team meets or exceeds hiring goals.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the recruitment team.
Process Improvement
- Optimize recruiting processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with company values.
- Implement and maintain applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to enhance team productivity.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and techniques to ensure the organization remains competitive in the talent market.
Employer Branding
- Develop and promote the organization’s employer brand, emphasizing its values, culture, and growth opportunities.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build a strong employer presence.
What You Bring to the Table:
- 7-10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in executive recruitment.
- Proven track record of successfully filling senior leadership positions.
- Previous leadership experience managing recruiters and talent acquisition teams.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Skills:
- Strong sourcing and networking abilities, particularly for executive roles.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Proficiency in ATS and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms).
Preferred Attributes
- Certification in Talent Acquisition or HR (e.g., SHRM, AIRS, LinkedIn Recruiter certification).
- Experience recruiting within food/beverage industry.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Work Environment
- Remote work schedule with occasional travel for meetings, events, and networking.
- Reports to: Sr. Director of TA and Corporate Communications
- Direct Reports: 3-4
We Offer a Feast of Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.
You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace
Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is your invitation to apply now!
Note: Shearer’s does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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