Field Recruiter

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Field Recruiter to lead hourly hiring from candidate sourcing through the offer and start process. This onsite role in Pendergrass, GA focuses on building recruiting strategies that help attract qualified talent and strengthen Wayne Farms’ presence as an employer of choice in the poultry industry.

What you’ll do

• Manage the hourly recruiting process, including sourcing and screening qualified candidates; coordinate and participate in interviews with appropriate production, feed mill, or hatchery leadership and recommend the best candidate for open positions.
• Own the Job Preview process to ensure applicants understand job duties prior to hire.
• Initiate job offers for selected candidates, ensuring Workday-generated letters are electronically signed or manual letters are signed and uploaded to Workday at time of hire.
• Start post-offer background screening and partner with the HR Coordinator on start dates for cleared candidates.
• Partner with the HR Coordinator on job bid openings by supporting interviews and creating or presenting offer letters.
• Administer recruiting within Workday ATS, including reviewing applicant records, disposing candidates in a timely manner, and following up with leaders on unresolved statuses to keep records accurate and up-to-date.
• Manage job postings in Workday to ensure content reflects duties and responsibilities, follows formatting guidelines, and is posted to appropriate channels (agency, job boards, colleges, etc.); validate title, duties, and grade data before extending offers.
• Pull recruiting metric data (sourcing, cold calling, interviews, hires, etc.), format it into reports, and distribute to the appropriate personnel on a timely basis.
• Represent the company at recruiting events such as job fairs, open houses, and college visits, building relationships with community partners, schools, and local agencies while reinforcing the Wayne Farms brand.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR to understand position needs and ensure roles are filled with qualified candidates.
• Support recruiting for salaried openings as requested (sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews).
• Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities to streamline recruiting workflows and increase efficiency.
• Promote safety initiatives, including wearing required PPE in areas where it is mandatory, supporting a zero accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Minimum two (2) years progressively responsible experience in Staffing and Recruiting, with sourcing experience in high volume hourly recruiting; EEO and compliance experience required. Staffing agency high volume recruiting experience is highly preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Applicant Tracking experience; experience with Workday or a similar ATS is preferred.
• Effective communication in English (verbal and written) with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; multi-language communication is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work with others with tact and discretion, maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong technical skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-starter with initiative and a strong sense of urgency, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Role details

• Location: Pendergrass, GA (onsite)
• Experience: 2+ years
• Travel: up to 15%
• Work hours: ability to work non-standard hours, including holidays, weekends, and/or extended shifts as needed
• Supervisor responsibilities: None (individual contributor)

Safety and physical requirements

• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time.

Technologies

• Workday, Workday ATS, Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook