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PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc.

Talent Acquisition Partner

  • Shawnee, KS
  • Full-time
  • Posted
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  • Recruiting

Job description

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Reports to : Director, HR Business Partners & Employee Experience  

Position Summary :  

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for delivering full-cycle recruiting support across PBI Companies, partnering with hiring managers and HR partners to attract, assess, and hire high-quality talent. This role independently manages an assigned portfolio of requisitions and is accountable for delivering an efficient, consistent, and positive hiring experience for both candidates and hiring leaders.  

The Talent Acquisition Partner develops a strong understanding of the businesses and teams they support and uses proactive sourcing, recruiting technology, market insights, data, and relationship-building to meet current talent needs while developing pipelines for future opportunities.  

As part of an employee-owned organization, this role serves as an ambassador for PBI Companies and helps candidates understand our culture, values, and what it means to contribute as an employee-owner.  

Compensation & Benefits  

•Employee Ownership (ESOP):  Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)  
•Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity  
•Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance  
•Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave  
•Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

•Full-Cycle Recruiting  
•Independently manage the full recruiting lifecycle for assigned positions, from intake through accepted offer.  
•Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand business needs, position requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.  
•Develop and execute sourcing strategies appropriate to the position and talent market.  
•Review applications, conduct candidate screens, assess qualifications, and recommend candidates for consideration.  
•Coordinate an effective and timely interview and selection process in partnership with hiring teams.  
•Facilitate candidate evaluation and hiring decisions using consistent, objective selection practices.  
•Extend employment offers and support offer negotiations within established compensation and approval guidelines.  
•Partner with HR and other stakeholders to ensure an effective transition from candidate acceptance to pre-employment and onboarding.  
•Sourcing & Talent Pipelines  
•Proactively source talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, professional networks, direct outreach, talent databases, and other sourcing channels.  
•Build and maintain pipelines for recurring, anticipated, and difficult-to-fill positions.  
•Develop thoughtful outreach strategies to engage passive candidates.  
•Maintain awareness of relevant labor market trends, candidate availability, and competitive hiring practices.  
•Hiring Manager Partnership  
•Lead recruiting intake meetings to establish role requirements, sourcing strategies, selection criteria, responsibilities, and expected timelines.  
•Provide hiring managers with consistent updates regarding candidate pipelines, search progress, and potential challenges.  
•Share relevant market information and candidate insights to support informed hiring decisions.  
•Coach hiring managers on effective interviewing, candidate evaluation, and candidate experience.  
•Establish trusted relationships through responsiveness, accountability, and follow-through.  
•Candidate & Employer Experience  
•Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruiting process.  
•Provide timely , transparent, and professional candidate communication.  
•Effectively communicate PBI Companies' culture, employee value proposition, values, and employee-ownership model.  
•Ensure candidates receive a consistent and positive experience regardless of hiring outcome.  
•Represent PBI Companies professionally in the external talent market.  
•Recruiting Operations & Continuous Improvement  
•Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system .  
•Follow established recruiting processes, approval requirements, and applicable employment practices.  
•Track and utilize recruiting metrics to understand performance and identify opportunities for improvement.  
•Participate in employer branding, recruiting events, talent pipeline initiatives, and other talent acquisition activities.  
•Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring manager experience.    

Required Qualifications:  

•Education:  
•Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related discipline preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.   
•Experience:  
•3-5 years of experience in recruiting, staffing or talent acquisition.   
•Demonstrated experience independently managing full-cycle recruiting.  
•Experience with applicant tracking systems, HR technology, scheduling platforms, or similar systems. Experience with Paycom ATS a plus.  
•Experience working in a multi-business or multi-location environment in manufacturing or animal life sciences a plus.   
•Experience working with Paycom ATS Preferred and modern recruiting technology and AI enabled tools.  
•Skills & Abilities:  
•Strong sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate assessment capabilities.  
•Ability to independently manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.  
•Strong relationship-building and customer service orientation.  
•Effective written and verbal communication skills.  
•Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.  
•Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.  
•Ability to use recruiting data and market information to support decisions.  
•Comfortable learning and leveraging technology, including AI-enabled recruiting tools.  
•Ability to work effectively across functions and businesses.  
•Demonstrated commitment to delivering an inclusive, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience.  

Work Environment & Culture  

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business.  

Equal Opportunity Employer  

PBI-Gordon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

Ready to Apply?  

If you’re passionate about building meaningful relationships, driving talent acquisition strategies, and connecting great people with opportunities that help organizations grow, we’d love to hear from you!

 

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health. 

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. * The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement

We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund

Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activ

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