Recruiter, Talent Manager

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, located in Norwalk, Iowa, a southern suburb of the Des Moines metropolitan area. We produce high‑quality precooked egg patties and various French Toast products.

Michael Foods, Inc. offers exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents, and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s first in food.

Norwalk, Iowa – a southern suburb of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Known for a great quality of life and a strong sense of community.

• Execute the talent acquisition strategy by partnering with business leaders to understand and develop appropriate avenues to attract top talent for both salaried and hourly roles across multiple facilities.
• Own a full life‑cycle recruiting process: recruiting, screening, testing and recommending placement of staff using creative sourcing methods.
• Utilize traditional and non‑traditional resources such as career fairs, online job fairs, community events, social media, digital recruiting, and competitive intelligence to identify and attract quality active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain a sourcing pipeline and candidate pool for key positions and provide candidates with information on compensation, benefits, policies, and procedures to ensure a positive experience.
• Collaborate with business partners and Human Resources to support staffing needs, consult on hiring decisions, and align with short‑ and long‑term strategic objectives.
• Participate in initiatives to drive business, HR, and talent acquisition objectives, including military recruiting, college recruiting, and diversity recruiting programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients to achieve staffing goals.
• Collect, report, and analyze recruitment metrics and adjust strategies based on data and evolving company needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or 3+ years of recruiting/sourcing experience, preferably in supply chain or manufacturing.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., iCims a plus).
• Bilingual skills highly preferred.
• Creative and strategic sourcing mindset with strong social media recruiting aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and intuition for cultural fit during interviews.
• Results‑oriented, self‑starter with a track record of producing results in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills with candidates, customers, and business partners.
• Highly organized and able to work under tight deadlines and with limited direction.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities.

• Seniority Level: Not Applicable
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Human Resources
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Manufacturing