Associate Talent Acquisition Partner

Finding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy, so we're here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you'll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the "way things have always been done." Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you're into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you'll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Strategy, the Associate Talent Acquisition Partner will partner with our remote crew to hire A-players to support Vital Farm. You'll run the recruiting process from start to finish with a focus on providing a positive experience for all stakeholders. Hiring needs are quickly evolving as we work to reach our North Star and you will be an integral part in guiding Vital Farms hiring teams along with way. You will develop strong relationships within the business in order to anticipate needs and adapt to changes with an appropriate sense of urgency.

What You'll Do:

• Build strong candidate pipelines through an online presence on recruiting platforms and through proactive and strategic sourcing methods.
• Seamlessly manage all aspects of candidate activity through our applicant tracking system
• Follow a clearly defined recruiting process, ensuring a positive experience for all internal and external stakeholders for roles you are assigned
• Evaluate candidates using pre-employment assessments and the WHO interview method
• In partnership with the TA Manager, work closely with the hiring managers to develop detailed job profiles, scorecards and job descriptions that provide clear goals and expectations as well as a realistic preview
• Efficiently move potential candidates through the interview process with a high level of customer service
• Support the development of the Vital Farms Internship Programs for early career talent under the guidance of the Talent Acquisition Partner
• Collaborate on special projects within the Talent Acquisition team as well as the broader People team as requested by your manager

What You Bring to the Table:

• Candidate must be located in Southern Indiana
• Bachelor's degree in business management or HR; candidates with equivalent direct work experience considered
• Minimum 1 year of direct recruiting experience; blend of remote and in-person as well as hourly and salaried candidate management preferred
• Proven experience with ATS and HRIS platforms as well as leveraging other recruiting platforms (i.e.: Indeed, LinkedIn); Greenhouse experience is preferred
• You are available to travel 15-20% of the time for career fairs, industry events, onboarding trips, team meetings and other business needs
• Proficient in Microsoft systems including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail & accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to work cross-functionally across the organization
• You're proactive and solutions-focused; you don't wait to be asked to solve a problem.
• You are focused on customer service and provide a top-notch experience to candidates and internal stakeholders.
• You can work comfortably under minimal direct supervision; note that your manager will be based remotely.
• You are flexible, adaptable, and bring an appropriate sense of urgency to your work.
• You're no hero - You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t - You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards - You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else's boots - You seek to understand other's viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don't walk on eggshells - You're not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
• Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $50,000 - $70,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.