GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Provides leadership and full life-cycle recruiting services to hiring managers on all aspects of the GROWMARK recruiting process to attract and hire top talent.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides leadership & full life cycle recruiting following the Recruiting Roadmap for every assigned open job: conducts hiring manager intake sessions, determines job marketing strategy, and facilitates candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, pre-close, job-offer guidance and pre-employment procedures. 

 

Follows affirmative action/EEO guidelines throughout all steps of the hiring process.

 

Conducts passive candidate sourcing activities, leveraging internal candidate databases, social platforms & other job boards to maximize talent pools, increase diversity and attract top talent.

 

Conducts behavioral interviewing with candidates to evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities in relationship to open positions.

 

Commits to a high touch candidate experience, meeting defined service levels.

 

Partners with business divisions to understand business needs, goals & strategies to align short-term and long-range recruiting and forecasting plans.

 

Demonstrates expertise and administration of recruitment management software system and provides recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies. 

 

Assists in the promotion of GROWMARK’s employment brand using social media, internal & external communication methods and involvement in local community events & activities.

 

Takes ownership over assigned performance goals and quarterly scorecard targets and metrics. 

 

Partners with hiring managers in assigned business areas to align Talent Acquisition strategies with departmental objectives & increase hiring manager engagement.

 

Proactively engages and attracts talent at job fairs, industry networking events & trade shows.

 

Informs hiring managers of Affirmative Action goals and performs regular outreach to local Female, Minority, Veteran and Disability groups and organizations.

 

Documents all employment related activity and decisions as it relates to the candidate selection process in accordance with company and governmental policies & regulations. Adheres to all departmental requirements related to SuccessFactors record keeping and documentation. 

 

Promotes and leverages the use of the GROWMARK Referral program to identify and recruit candidates.

 

Assists in project management functions, administration and workflow needs as directed.

 

Provides consulting services to employees as needed for resume critiques, mock interviews or job coaching.

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as back-up to the Talent Acquisition Coordinator as needed.

 

May coordinate efforts with HR Administration for mergers & acquisitions within assigned business areas.

 

Maintains confidentiality on sensitive employee matters.

 

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

 

Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources, communications, business or related field and 2 - 3 years of relevant experience to demonstrate the ability to provide strategic full life cycle recruiting services and communicate employment law topics as it relates to the recruiting process.

 

Ability to complete the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or the SHRM Human Resources Management Certificate Program.

 

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including the ability to generate and manipulate Excel reports and use SharePoint technology.

 

Knowledge and experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS). Experience with SuccessFactors ATS preferred.

 

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

 

Ability to work hours beyond those considered “normal”.

 

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel independently and overnight when necessary.

 

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.