Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Overview

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Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961.

Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world.

We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China.

Costa Farms now employs nearly 6000 engineers, marketers, accountants / analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3 : being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants.

We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader.

You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Position Overview

The Senior Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist drives the development and implementation of strategies to attract, select, and retain high-quality talent at all levels of Costa Farms.

As an individual contributor, responsible for attracting, engaging and hiring the right talent, this role owns all staffing activities of the company while providing the best possible candidate experience.

In order to provide the best service to our business, this position is hybrid, working from our headquarters (Homestead, FL) at least twice weekly.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Owns the TA process from beginning to end; from posting open roles in UKG Recruiting Gateway, to extending offer letters and providing the best candidate experience.
• Sources or headhunts, screens, and interviews job applicants / candidates.
• Uses applicant tracking software (ATS) and other tools to evaluate candidates from selection through to onboarding.
• Updates dashboards to be able to measure results and take decisions based on objective data.
• Executes the recruiting strategy of Costa Farms for present and future talent needs.
• Maintains current workforce plans and communicates with hiring managers and members of the People team as needed.
• Trains other members of the People team about TA best practices.
• Searches for and enforces new sourcing methods to find job candidates.
• Assesses recruiting technologies and methods to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
• Maintains strong relationships with vendors and colleges.
• Partners with Marketing to expand our employer brand throughout recruiting platforms and community presence.
• Educates and advises hiring managers on proper interviewing methods to assess skills and ensure compliance.
• Proactively organizes, coordinates, and participates in recruiting events like career fairs.
• Partners with senior leaders in the development of a hiring and developing from within culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Recruiting Specialist or Recruiting Consultant.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
• Ability to problem-solve in a collaborative, highly effective manner and maintain positive relationships with candidates, internal stakeholders, and members of the People team, at times in stressful situations due to the urgency of accomplishing goals.
• Superior communication and organizational skills, including impeccable follow-through on tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic mindset skills.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of labor laws related to Talent Acquisition.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Full time flexible but usually 8am to 5pm US Eastern Time zone, may occasionally require extra time.
• Hybrid remote / in-office as needed to develop relationships and gather information.
• Travel occasional travel within USA, about 10% related to Talent Acquisition events.
• Work in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
• Eye / hand coordination, typing, handling, & wrist motion continuously.

All applicants must be work-authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us!

Costa Farms Offers Competitive Wages And Benefits, Including

• 401(k) Plan.
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions.
• Health Savings Account.
• Care on Demand Telemedicine.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac).
• Virtual workplace for certain roles.
• Growth Opportunities.
• Challenging and exciting work environment.
• Costa Farms Scholarship.
• Employee discounts on plants.

Costa Farms Also Has

• On-site gym with showers.
• On-site cafeteria and dry cleaning.
• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year.

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