Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Immigration

Support Services Building Smithfield VA, United States of America

Sponsorship not specified$55k-$83kDetected 12 hours ago

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About the role

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.
Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Hiring Manager Experience: Collaborate with department leaders and HR teams, offering expert guidance and consultation on recruitment strategies and delivering exceptional support and service throughout the hiring process.
Talent Sourcing: Leverage various sourcing strategies to find and attract top talent. Proactively build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles.
Data Tracking and Reporting: Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates and provide regular recruitment updates and metrics to leadership. Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records to meet regulatory standards.
Immigration: Serve as the primary resource for immigration-related matters by managing employment-based visa sponsorship and work authorization processes, partnering with immigration counsel, and ensuring compliance through accurate case management, regulatory monitoring, reporting, and workforce planning support.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Leverages emotional intelligence to build and foster relationships both internally and externally.

Subject matter expertise in company-sponsored US immigration, required.
Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
Bilingual in Spanish, required.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience with passive candidate recruiting and utilizing creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent.

Experience in recruiting across all levels and functional areas.
Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and employment regulations and policies.
Proficiency in using a server-based applicant tracking system (Workday preferred).
Proven experience working under recruiting KPIs, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
Experience in handling administrative duties related to recruitment and compliance.
Prior experience recruiting for government contractors, including familiarity with relevant regulations and requirements.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

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.

Serve as the primary resource for immigration-related matters by managing employment-based visa sponsorship and work authorization processes, partnering with immigration counsel, and ensuring compliance through accurate case management, regulatory monitoring, reporting, and workforce planning support.

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