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Sr. TA Specialist

Kraft Heinz · Chicago, IL · $89,800–$112,200 a year · Full time

Posted Jul 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Skilled trades like maintenance technicians are hard to find. What strategies have worked for you?

What they are checking: Whether they have real tactics for scarce skilled trades, like schools, apprenticeships and referrals.

Tell me about a hiring event you planned. How did you measure whether it was worth it?

What they are checking: Whether they plan events with clear goals and measure results, not just turnout.

How do you manage many open requisitions across different locations at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and keep priorities clear across a large portfolio.

How have you used community partnerships to bring in candidates?

What they are checking: Whether they build local relationships that create steady pipelines, as the posting mentions.

What would you do

A plant manager says you're not sending enough candidates. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose pipeline problems with data and work with the manager on solutions.

How do you help a hiring manager who keeps rejecting good candidates?

What they are checking: Whether they can act as a trusted advisor and push back with labor market facts.

How do you keep hourly candidates engaged when the hiring process takes too long?

What they are checking: Whether they know hourly candidates often take the first offer and act to reduce drop-off.

About the work

How would you build a pipeline for hourly manufacturing roles across several plants in different labor markets?

What they are checking: Whether they can tailor sourcing to local labor markets for high-volume hourly hiring.

What recruiting metrics do you track, and what do they tell you?

What they are checking: Whether they use metrics like time to fill, source of hire and offer acceptance to improve hiring.

How would you work with Operations on workforce planning so you hire before turnover spikes?

What they are checking: Whether they recruit proactively using workforce plans rather than reacting to every open role.

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The full job description

As published by Kraft Heinz.

Job Description The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist reports to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Manufacturing Operations and serves as the strategic recruiting partner for an assigned manufacturing Business Units. Based in Chicago, this role leads hourly recruitment initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations while partnering with HR, Operations, and business leaders to develop proactive hiring strategies that support business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter looking to influence hiring strategy across multiple locations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What’s on the Menu? • Lead the full recruitment lifecycle across an assigned portfolio of manufacturing business units and plant locations. • Partner with HR and Operations leaders to develop recruiting strategies aligned with workforce planning and hiring priorities. • Build proactive talent pipelines for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, and critical operations roles. • Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing labor market insights, recruiting recommendations, and interview best practices. • Analyze recruiting metrics and provide regular reporting on hiring performance, pipeline health, and key recruiting KPIs. • Partner with Employer Brand to support targeted recruiting campaigns, hiring events, and community partnerships. • Collaborate with internal and external recruiting partners to deliver an exceptional candidate experience. • Support strategic talent initiatives including technical trades, military recruiting, early career talent, and workforce development programs. Recipe for Success • Experience in full-cycle Talent Acquisition, preferably supporting manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or high-volume recruiting. • Experience managing recruiting across multiple business units or locations. • Strong stakeholder management and consultative partnership skills. • Experience using recruiting metrics and data to drive hiring decisions. • Proficiency with Workday, Eightfold or other ATS and CRM systems • Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $89,800.00 - $112,200.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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