Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role 

Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, is seeking a talented and driven TA Specialist to join our North America Talent Acquisition team based in Chicago, IL.  As a TA Specialist at Barry Callebaut, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for our diverse organization, supporting our corporate functions, sales and manufacturing departments. You'll play a crucial role in building strong talent pipelines and ensuring a positive candidate experience, while upholding Barry Callebaut's values of customer focus, passion, entrepreneurship, team spirit, and integrity.  This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing, global company with a passion for chocolate, cocoa, and making a positive impact on the industry.

Job Responsibilities Include:

•    Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, create detailed job descriptions, and develop effective recruitment strategies for both manufacturing (non-union) and corporate/commercial roles.
•    Utilize various sourcing channels, including online job boards, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify and attract qualified candidates.
•    Screen resumes and applications, conduct initial phone/video interviews, and assess candidate qualifications for cultural and role fit.
•    Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring teams and provide regular updates on recruitment progress.
•    Manage the recruitment process end-to-end, from job posting to offer negotiation and onboarding.
•    Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the HRIS (SuccessFactors)
•    Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
•    Develop and execute employer branding and recruitment marketing campaigns.
•    Participate in job fairs, career events – trade schools, colleges - and other networking activities to promote the company and identify potential candidates.
•    Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices in recruitment, and relevant employment laws and regulations.
•    Analyze recruiting data and key hiring metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and recommend improvements.

About You

•    Bachelor’s degree required - Human Resources, Business Administration preferred. 
•    Candidates should have at least 5 years of full cycle recruiting experience, including manufacturing (non-union) and corporate/commercial roles. Experience with ATS and HR databases is beneficial.
•    Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. 
•    The ability to manage high requisition loads, maintain candidate experience, and handle confidential information is important. 
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of employment laws and regulations are also necessary. 
•    The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with occasional travel potentially required.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

•    Salary Range of $70,000 - $80,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package
•    PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Days
•    Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility and hybrid environment
•    An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
•    Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.