Barry Callebaut Group · 21 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expBarry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, is seeking a talented and driven TA Specialist to join their North America Talent Acquisition team based in Chicago, IL. As a TA Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for various corporate functions and manufacturing departments, while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Days
Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility and hybrid environment
An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature.
Company
Barry Callebaut Group
With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.91B2025-02-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.83B
2025-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $328.76M
2024-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $753.44M
Leadership Team
Peter Vanneste
Group CFO
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Ciptadi Sukono
Managing Director for Indonesia
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