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Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition-1
Primient
People & HR
Decatur, IL, USA
Posted on Apr 15, 2026
Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition-1 | Primient
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
About the Role
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be a critical driver of Primient’s frontline hiring strategy, focused on high-volume recruitment across manufacturing and operations roles. You will operate as a trusted partner to hiring managers and HRBPs, owning requisitions end-to-end while ensuring speed, quality, and an exceptional candidate experience.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple requisitions simultaneously, and is motivated by filling roles quickly without compromising quality. You will also play a key role in building community-based talent pipelines by partnering with local organizations, schools, and workforce programs.
Key Responsibilities
High-Volume Recruitment Execution
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for high-volume frontline roles (manufacturing, operations, hourly workforce).
- Drive rapid candidate throughput: sourcing, screening, scheduling, and offer management.
- Maintain strong time-to-fill and requisition aging performance across assigned roles.
Sourcing, Pipeline & Community Outreach
- Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, local networks, and community partnerships.
- Build and maintain ready-now talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.
- Partner with local community organizations, workforce development programs, trade schools, and colleges to build sustainable talent pipelines.
- Represent Primient at career fairs, hiring events, and community outreach initiatives to strengthen local employer brand presence.
- Leverage local market insights to continuously refine sourcing and outreach strategies.
Hiring Manager Partnership
- Lead intake meetings to align on role requirements, timelines, and candidate profiles.
- Provide market intelligence (pay trends, talent availability, competitor activity).
- Drive weekly requisition reviews to ensure accountability and progress.
Candidate Experience & Employer Brand
- Deliver a high-touch, responsive candidate experience from application through offer.
- Act as a brand ambassador for Primient in all candidate interactions and community engagement.
- Ensure a consistent and inclusive hiring process aligned with inclusion objectives.
Operational Excellence & Reporting
- Maintain accurate data within Workday ATS and ensure compliance with recruiting processes.
- Track and report on key metrics including:
- Time-to-fill
- Pipeline conversion rates
- Diversity hiring metrics
- Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and scalability.
Onboarding & Handoff
- Partner with HR and hiring teams to ensure a smooth transition from offer to onboarding.
- Support pre-boarding engagement to improve new hire retention and readiness.
About You
Core Competencies
- High-volume recruiting expertise (hourly, manufacturing, or operations roles)
- Experience or interest in community-based recruiting and outreach
- Strong sense of urgency and execution discipline
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
- Data-driven mindset with focus on metrics and outcomes
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Knowledge & Skills
- Full-cycle recruiting lifecycle
- ATS systems (Workday preferred)
- Sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.)
- Local labor market dynamics and trends
Required and Preferred Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Management, Communications, Liberal Arts, or a related field (preferred)
Required and Preferred Work Experience
- 2+ years of recruiting experience (agency or in-house)
- High-volume and/or manufacturing recruiting experience strongly preferred
- Experience supporting or participating in community outreach, hiring events, or workforce partnerships is a plus
Total Rewards
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $67,732.00 - $84,665.00 and is bonus eligible.Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.