Director, Talent Acquisition

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you a recruiting leader who thrives on driving change and building high-impact talent strategies? Smithfield Foods is seeking a results-oriented and strategic Director of Talent Acquisition to lead and evolve our recruiting function. In this role, you will provide leadership to a team of recruiting professionals, driving the full recruitment lifecycle with a focus on operational excellence, technology integration, and alignment with industry best practices—particularly within the consumer packaged goods sector.

You’ll serve as a key partner to senior leadership, contributing to workforce planning and talent strategy while promoting targeted initiatives such as veterans hiring programs. By strengthening partnerships with universities, schools, and professional networks, you will expand our talent pipeline and enhance Smithfield’s reputation as an employer of choice. Your role will also include ensuring compliance with employment regulations, utilizing data and key hiring metrics to measure performance, and implementing innovative recruitment tools and platforms to streamline hiring processes, reduce time-to-fill, and improve the overall candidate experience.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Leadership & Team Development:
  Lead and support a team of talent acquisition managers and professionals, providing coaching, development opportunities, and performance management to ensure effective execution and continued growth. Collaborate with cross-functional TA leaders to align recruiting efforts with business needs and priorities.
• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution:
  Oversee full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments and locations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and consistent hiring practices. Implement scalable recruitment strategies to improve talent quality, reduce time-to-fill, and meet evolving business demands.
• Candidate
  
  Experience:
  
  Ensure a consistent and professional candidate experience by driving timely communication, transparency, and respect throughout the hiring process. Identify opportunities to improve candidate engagement and overall satisfaction.
• Hiring Manager Support:
  Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver practical, tailored recruiting solutions. Share market insights, hiring trends, and process guidance to help leaders make informed hiring decisions.
• Sourcing Strategy & Pipeline Development:
  Lead the development and execution of targeted sourcing strategies to build strong, diverse pipelines for current and future roles. Monitor sourcing effectiveness and adjust tactics based on performance data and hiring needs.
• Labor Market Awareness:
  Stay up to date on labor market trends, competitive activity, and talent availability.…