Talent Development Specialist at Great Lakes Cheese in Hiram, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Talent Development Specialist will work across the company network to create leadership and talent development program for full-cycle hiring specific to early talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate curriculum and co-lead the Great Lakes Cheese Intern Association program.
• Create e-learning programs as well as in-person events for emerging talent as well as succession events.
• Event creation, coordination and implementation based on strategic alignment for talent or organization development.
• Assess, review and select candidate resumes for hourly and salary requisitions while processing candidate movement in the applicant tracking system as needed.
• Coordinate and assess phone-screening applicants for full-cycle entry-level positions as needed.
• Collaborate with GLC leaders on GLC ambassador/recruiting events as needed.
• Facilitate and deploy University Relations recruiting initiatives to help build a talent pipeline for Great Lakes Cheese.
• Establish and maintain relationships with universities, colleges, vocational schools, non-profits, and other organizations.
• Responsible for fostering and maintaining an excellent candidate experience throughout the hiring process of a candidate.
• Create and post job ads and recruitment marketing campaigns across the company network for emerging talent.
• Identifies candidates including a diverse slate to interview / assess.
• Develop marketing and community outreach opportunities for Great Lakes Cheese to develop and acquire talent.
• Assist Talent Management Team with talent and learning projects.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or Hospitality a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of Talent Acquisition/Management, Human Resources, and/or Event Planning experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, and or Business, a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with university relations or college recruiting/coordination efforts.
• Experience supporting talent management efforts in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Experience planning and coordinating large scale hiring events.
• Experience working in a CRM or Applicant Tracking System (Success Factors preferred).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well cross-functionally.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage time appropriately.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

• Work is performed in an office setting.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer