Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you passionate about discovering top talent and building strong relationships? Kemin is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team! We are excited to welcome a new team member who will focus on identifying talent for corporate roles including General Management, Finance, IT, Governance, and Operations. This role is essential in enhancing our employment brand and ensuring great relationships with both candidates and employees.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and interviewing prospective employees to find the perfect match for Kemin's long-term goals. You will also be tasked with developing and implementing recruitment strategies, maintaining candidate databases, and handling administrative duties. Your role will involve collaborating with department managers to identify staffing needs, conducting interviews, and overseeing the hiring process to ensure a positive candidate experience

This is an on-site position located at our Worldwide Headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

• Partner with Business Unit leaders to determine current staffing needs.
• Implement Talent Acquisition strategies. 
• Source passive candidates, introducing them to career opportunities with Kemin
• Network with industry sources, discover recruiting trends and implement best practices
• Plan and conduct recruitment and selection processes including resume reviews and screening interviews.
• Take steps to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Attend career fairs and other recruitment related events.
• Utilize LinkedIn and other recruiting platforms to network with top talent
• Administrate and support internship program.

• Education & Experience, one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources related field with 1+  years of experience
  • Associates Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources related field with 3+ years of experience 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience
• High technical aptitude with intermediate to advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with team members across multiple business units and professional levels
• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards
• Ability to understand the duties and competencies of different roles
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and databases
• A leader and strategic thinker.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

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