Field Recruiter

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an individual contributor Field Recruiter to support hourly hiring across the poultry industry. This onsite role in Pendergrass, GA focuses on managing the full recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to job preview, interview coordination, and offer administration. The Field Recruiter will also help build employer brand presence through recruiting events and continuous process improvement.

What you’ll do

• Own the hourly recruiting process, including sourcing and screening qualified candidates and ensuring candidates understand duties, work environment, and scheduling before interview stages.
• Schedule and participate in interviews with appropriate production, feed mill, or hatchery leadership, then recommend the best candidate for each opening.
• Manage the Job Preview process for hourly candidates so applicants receive clear understanding of job duties prior to hire.
• Initiate job offers for selected candidates, ensuring the Workday-generated offer letter is electronically signed or that a manual letter is signed and uploaded into Workday at time of hire.
• Initiate post-offer background screening and partner with the HR Coordinator on start date planning for cleared candidates.
• Coordinate with the HR Coordinator on job bid openings by helping interview candidates and creating or presenting offer letters.
• Manage applicant records in the Workday ATS by reviewing applicant information, disposing candidates in a timely manner, and following up with leaders on unresolved statuses so records remain accurate and current.
• Manage job postings in Workday, ensuring posting content reflects accurate duties and responsibilities, meets formatting guidelines, and is posted to appropriate channels (agency, job boards, colleges, etc.). Validate title, duties, and grade so Workday data matches before extending an offer.
• Pull recruiting data for metrics such as sourcing, cold calling, interviews, and hires, format it into reports, and distribute to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Represent the company at recruiting events such as job fairs, open houses, and college visits to build relationships and strengthen the Wayne Farms brand with qualified applicants.
• Partner with hiring managers and the HR team to understand role expectations and support filling positions with qualified candidates.
• Periodically support recruiting tasks for salaried openings as requested (including sourcing, screening, and interview coordination).
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement to streamline recruiting operations and improve efficiency.
• Follow and promote safety initiatives, including wearing appropriate PPE in areas where required, supporting a zero-accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Required experience and skills

• Minimum two (2) years progressively responsible experience in staffing and recruiting, with sourcing in high-volume hourly recruiting; experience in EEO and compliance is required. Staffing agency high-volume recruiting experience is highly preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Applicant Tracking experience; Workday or similar ATS knowledge/experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner. Ability to communicate in multiple languages is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work with others with tact and discretion and to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality in all matters.
• Strong technical skills: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and urgency, able to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools you’ll use

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

Work setup and safety

• Location: Pendergrass, GA (onsite)
• Travel: up to 15%
• Hours: ability to work non-standard hours as needed (holidays, weekends, and/or extended shifts)
• Safety requirement: wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Role type

• This is an individual contributor position with no supervisor responsibilities.
• Required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy.