TALENT ACQUISITION BUSINESS PARTNER

Location:South Chesterfield, VA, US, 23834
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Our Story:
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Location: Richmond, VA

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Partner who is driven by a desire to contribute, be challenged and grow. Our people make Dover Food Retail a special company and are a key competitive advantage.
This role will support our high-volume recruiting initiatives across our manufacturing, production, and operations teams. You will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent in a manufacturing environment. You will work closely with hiring managers and HR leaders to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies to source and select the best candidates. The successful candidate is proactive and collaborative, with full life cycle recruiting experience along with the desire and ability to effectively promote Dover Food Retail (Hillphoenix) as a great place to work. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the ATS, scheduling interviews, and monitoring KPIs.
If you thrive in fast paced environments and are committed to making a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

WHAT ARE THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS?

• 4+ years full life cycle high volume recruiting for hourly positions (i.e. 30+ openings at any one time)
• High School Diploma required

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience recruiting manufacturing or industrial production staff such as Assemblers, Machine Operators, Material Handlers, Welders and other skilled trades.
• Prior experience working at a staffing agency.
• Knowledge of employment laws
• Expertise using Microsoft Office products, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Fluent using web-based recruiting tools such as, ATS, social media, job boards
• Talent Attraction strategies: ability to source passive candidates, including cold calling and building relationships with external stakeholders

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE:

• Manage full life cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing roles, including but not limited to, Assemblers, Machine Operators, Material Handlers, Welders, Technicians, etc.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR to determine workforce needs- current and future openings and job specific criteria. Understand the technical requirements, skills, and experience needed for open positions.
• Conduct Intake Meetings with hiring managers to align on job requirements, expectations and timelines.
• Talent Sourcing: recruit and interview passive, quality, top-tier talent by leveraging various recruitment methodologies.
• Relationship Building: cultivate productive relationships with candidates, internal key stakeholders, and external partnerships to include community contacts, tech schools and local professionals.
• Innovation and Quality: develop strategies to hire and retain top talent using innovative solutions such as social media, job fairs, community outreach & connections to ensure a strong candidate pipeline.
• Market Expertise: continuously update your knowledge of market trends and maintain engagement with professional communities.
• Customer Service: provide exceptional service to candidates and internal partners acting as the main point of contact for HR, hiring managers and candidates offering guidance and consultation throughout the recruitment process.
• Document candidate progress and provide regular updates to HR, hiring managers, and Talent Acquisition Leader.
• Adherence to recruiting process and demonstrate best practices.
• Demonstrates diversity awareness and utilizes sourcing techniques that reach a diverse population.
• Identify risks/challenges and develop action plans for aging requisitions.
• Participate in special projects as assigned in coordination with Talent Acquisition and HR overall goals of the organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

TO BE A GREAT FIT FOR THE ROLE:

• Demonstrated success in building credible relationships and proactively partnering with business leaders throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Detail oriented with exceptional time management skills and accuracy in presentation of information.
• Highly effective communication skills (verbal & written) with strong interpersonal

effectiveness and the ability to work with all levels of management and employees

• Strong process management skills, attention to detail, and time management skills. (demonstrated experience prioritizing workload demands).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.