Talent Acquisition Specialist

ABOUT THE GROUP

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.

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JOB OVERVIEW

At Lavazza North America, The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in the growth strategy for the fastest growing market, North America. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, evaluating, and referring candidates for open positions through recruiting websites, employee referrals, on-site recruiting, and other sourcing methods.  Contacts candidates to ascertain fit, schedules interviews, receives and retains feedback, extends offers and negotiates compensation. Ensures assigned positions are filled efficiently and effectively. 

This person also plays a key role in promoting Lavazza’s Talent Brand through recruiting events and recruiting portal presence. A key focus area for this role will be to build a university recruiting and talent acquisition plan that may or may not include Internship, Co-Op programs. Additionally, this person will scan the market to identify new, contemporary channels for sourcing talent.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full life cycle recruiting process from posting roles, to extending offers by partnering with the HR Business Partners and Coordinator to ensure a smooth onboarding process.  

• Build strategic talent pipelines, effective recruitment marketing campaigns, and positive relationships with workforce development partners. 

• Partner closely with agency recruiting partners to fill open roles, as needed. 

• Create, maintain, and analyse talent acquisition KPIs to ensure progress  

• Provide direction to hiring managers for interviewing candidates 

• Determine appropriate recruiting sources based upon recruiting need (skills needed, urgency of need, experience with sources, etc.). Support “promote from within” policy through internal referral promotion. 

• Produce regular reports on progress against key KPIs  

• Establish and build a successful campus recruiting strategy with local universities.  

• Collaborate and partner with hiring managers on best recruiting practices and processes to provide guidance, support, and recommendations on candidates.  

• Create and implement end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience 

• All other assignments  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.  

• 3+ years of professional recruiting experience including successful experience recruiting in consulting, staffing and corporate environments. 

• Experience in utilizing current sourcing and recruiting methods and tools including but not limited to social media tools like LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs, etc  

• Experience recruiting for roles up to Senior level  

• Strong sense of urgency, initiative, and problem solving skills 

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and multitasking abilities 

• Ability to act swiftly under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and processes 

• Effective oral/written communication skills, as well as consultative skills with the ability to understand the needs and urgency of assigned positions are essential. 

• A strong team player attitude fostering strong working relationships across teams and departments. 

• Open and willing attitude, able to give and receive feedback in a positive and productive manner. 

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 

• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment. 

• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

BENEFITS/PERKS

Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits

401K Package

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid Work Schedule

Ability to be barista certified

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance Development Plans

Employee Discounts

Summer Friday’s (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)

Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!

Free coffee, anytime!

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.