Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a hands-on role that will lead Synergy Flavors regional recruitment efforts by the development and execution of recruiting strategies across several functional areas including commercial, operations, finance, R&D and compliance. Through strategic collaboration with HR Business Partners and hiring managers, you will ensure that we connect with the best candidates, creating a seamless recruitment experience that supports our business objectives and long-term goals.

How You Will Contribute

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Executing the recruitment lifecycle in its entirety: posting, engagement, screening, interviews, submission, and recommendation to hiring managers, moving candidates efficiently through the interview and selection process, reference checks and making employment offers.
• Plan recruiting programs and strategies that align with the vision and business function needs
• Work closely with hiring managers to deliver quality assessment and high touch candidate experience through all aspects of the recruitment process
• Maintain talent pipelines with potential candidates and past applicants for future staffing needs

• Campus Recruitment
• Lead the internship program including designing the summer social event calendar, partnering with managers on the intern performance process, serving as the first line of support for the summer interns
• Proven ability to manage high volume end to end recruitment, while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and optimize Workday for sourcing, tracking, and managing candidates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in full cycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment preferably in a manufacturing and/or lab environment with 1-3 years of recruiting for professional level, management, and sales positions.
• Working knowledge of ATS system, preferably Workday.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work on multiple projects with competing priorities while driving key deliverables

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient in Workday recruitment.
• Previous experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

• Dealing with Ambiguity

Location: Wauconda, Illinois

Workplace: Hybrid

Department: Human Resources

Starting Salary : $69,160.00 - 103,740.00

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits click here.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.