Site Recruiter

About the role: 
Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

A Site Recruiter is vital in managing the recruitment activities specific to a high-volume manufacturing facility. The Site Recruiter’s responsibilities include sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates for the production and operational functions of the business (blue-collar positions).

The Site Recruiter will collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand the site's unique needs and ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process. Site Recruiters focus on building strong relationships with local talent pools, utilizing site-specific strategies to attract and retain top talent. Additionally, they may contribute to onboarding processes and serve as liaisons between the site and the broader organizational recruitment efforts.

Key responsibilities include: 

● Primarily responsible for roles related to production, engineering, maintenance, and other operational positions.

● Involved in ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled workers and addressing immediate staffing requirements at site level.

● Work closely with site managers, production supervisors and other operational leaders to understand the job requirements, team dynamics, and culture.

● Consistently execute with operational excellence to ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process.

● Source candidates using various methods, both internal and external, to ensure a diverse and qualified candidate pool.

● Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial phone screens to offer stages.

● Administer and analyze candidate assessments or tests as needed.

● Build and maintain strong partnerships with leaders, vendors, community organizations, and team members.

● Organize and lead post-interview debrief sessions with interview teams and candidates.

● Partner with Human Resources to maintain accurate documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring manager interactions, and other recruiting activities.

● Effectively negotiate offers and close candidates within appropriate compensation ranges.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluent in English, both written and oral
• 4+ years of demonstrated talent acquisition sourcing, encompassing recruitment practices, principles, applications, and methodologies, with proficiency in interviewing and candidate assessment techniques.
• Manufacturing recruitment experience involving a proactive sourcing model and engaging with passive operations candidates and networks
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit
• Exceptional market research and sourcing skills
• Experience using an ATS and Linkedin
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate communication between recruiters, hiring managers, candidates, and external recruitment partners, ensuring effective collaboration throughout the recruitment process.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining accurate candidate records, documentation, and confidentiality.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility 
• 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
• 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 of our products.