Job Title:
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Location:
Fredericksburg, PA
Department:
Human Resources – Talent & Organizational Development
Reports To:
Sr. Manager, Talent & Organizational Development
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager, Talent Acquisition leads the development and execution of Bell & Evans’ enterprise-wide recruiting strategy. This role is responsible for building scalable, data-driven talent acquisition processes that support hourly, professional, and leadership hiring across all operations.
The Manager serves as both a strategic partner and operational leader, ensuring alignment with workforce planning, employer branding, and organizational growth initiatives while leading and developing a team of recruiters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth and plant expansion
- Partner with HRBPs and leadership to forecast workforce needs and hiring plans
- Establish recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, retention, etc.) and track performance
- Build proactive pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles (e.g., maintenance, operations leadership)
2. Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership
- Oversee full-cycle recruiting across hourly, salaried, and leadership roles
- Ensure consistent, structured interviews and selection processes across all functions
- Drive improvements in candidate experience and hiring manager effectiveness
3. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition team (Recruiters + TA Admin)
- Establish performance expectations, metrics, and development plans
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and capability-building initiatives
4. Employer Branding & Talent Marketing
- Develop and execute employer branding strategy in partnership with Marketing
- Oversee social media, job postings, and recruitment campaigns
- Enhance Bell & Evans’ reputation as an employer of choice in manufacturing
5. Process Improvement & Technology
- Standardize recruiting processes, workflows, and documentation
- Optimize ATS and recruiting tools for efficiency and reporting
- Implement best practices in compliance, documentation, and selection processes
6. Early Career & Pipeline Programs
- Oversee early career and Co-Op programs
- Build partnerships with schools, trade programs, and community organizations
- Develop structured onboarding and conversion strategies for Co-Op students
7. Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
- Maintain audit-ready recruiting documentation and processes
- Partner with HR and legal on hiring-related risk mitigation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directly manages Talent Acquisition Specialists and support staff
- Responsible for team performance, hiring, coaching, and development
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (preferred)
- 5–8+ years of recruiting experience, including leadership responsibility
- Experience in high-volume and/or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong business partnership and influencing skills
- Data-driven decision making and analytics capability
- Experience building recruiting processes and infrastructure
- Strong communication and leadership presence
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Combination of office and plant environment
- Occasional travel between facilities
- Physical requirements consistent with standard HR leadership roles
Skills Required
- 5-8+ years of recruiting experience, including leadership responsibility
- Experience in high-volume and/or manufacturing environments
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field
- Strong business partnership and influencing skills
- Data-driven decision-making and analytics capability
- Experience building recruiting processes and infrastructure
- Strong communication and leadership presence
What We Do
Join Bell & Evans and become part of a proud, diverse family of 1,800 team members who work together every day to produce the best chicken in the world. Our family-owned business dates back to 1894 as the oldest branded chicken company in America. Since our beginning, Bell & Evans focuses on quality and produces only premium chicken, no commodity, maintaining the highest animal welfare standards in our industry. We are an innovator that believes in transparency, uncompromising quality, service, teamwork, and honest, common-sense practices. 100% of our operations are located in the small, rural town of Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania. At Bell & Evans, you can enjoy: • Competitive pay • Full-time schedule • Great health benefits and on-site wellness clinics • Athletic trainers for on-site occupational health • Employee store with discount on Bell & Evans products • State-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology If you are ambitious and take pride in your work, we are the employer for you. As we continue to grow, opportunities for advancement are endless!
