Talent Acquisition Partner

Position Title: Talent Acquisition Partner
Department: Human Resources
Location: Naperville, IL

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

AGI Talent Acquisition (TA) Partners manage the recruitment life-cycle for all external and internal hires and drive talent pipelines. In partnership with HR and Business Leadership, this position will develop an understanding of the area's workforce planning needs and build talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire exceptional talent for all positions. This position may be assigned additional talent project initiatives or provide support as needed.

What You'll Do:

• Perform full life cycle recruitment, including sourcing strategy development, determination of screen criteria, execution of screening, identification, coordination of marketing campaigns, interviewing, and collaboration with HR and the Hiring Manager through offer completion. Maintain communication with the candidate, business leadership, and others to perform these tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Develop individualized sourcing strategies for the markets supported and execute appropriately. Strategies include but are not limited to cold calling, building networks, leveraging LinkedIn/Indeed/job boards, University and Trade School engagement, , and relationships with passive candidates.
• In partnership with HR and business leadership, identify ways to improve efficient time to offer.
• Acquire industry knowledge and competitive market data and use the information to drive potential changes to ensure market alignment with exceptional talent.
• Develop business acumen, learn what we do, who we are, and how we deliver to our shareholders. Develop a strong understanding of the talent required to meet the organization's future needs.
• Ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company priorities.
• Utilize and leverage the company’s ATS, UKG, to better support recruitment efforts and the onboarding experience.
• Complete pre-employment checks as required for the position.
• Support HR and the candidates through the onboarding process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ten years of relevant talent acquisition experience.
• Global talent acquisition support experience with multiple locations.
• Proven experience as a consultative, innovative problem-solver in talent acquisition or a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment and desire to build business acumen and engage the business.
• Proficiency in navigating high-volume requisitions and managing competing priorities with urgency.
• Process-oriented with experience utilizing applicant tracking systems and other recruiting platforms, UKG experience is preferred.

Why AGI?

Leading the Way in Global Food Supply Chain Solutions

AGI is a leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy. 

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our Benefits

 Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.