Talent Acquisition Manager

Genus Plc has an exciting opportunity. We are seeking a strategic Global Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the Talent Acquisition function. The role is responsible for leading and developing a team of TA/recruiting professionals and supporting Genus’s business units. The successful candidate takes ownership, is customer focused, results-driven, radiates expertise, collaborates broadly, and is innovative. You are a clear and influential communicator who builds effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is located at our Hendersonville, Tennessee office. Hybrid work is available. Relocation is not provided. Resumes are not being accepted by staffing
agencies.

• Report to the Human Resource Director and sit within the Center of Excellence (COE).
• Develop and lead a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition specialists (TAS) responsible for delivering high-quality services. Work with the team to set team and personal goals, provide training, manage performance, and conduct reviews.
• Support the company’s people strategy by identifying areas for continuous improvement to attract,

source, screen, interview, hire, and onboard top talent. Ensure DEI initiatives are properly supported,
and diverse candidate pipelines are presented to hiring leaders.

• Lead the building and implementation of competency-based hiring and support the building of competency and skills in managers and employees representing our brand and helping to assess and

hire candidates.

• Act as the ATS subject matter expert and system administrator, identify areas for improvement and

collaborate with our HRIS team and vendor to implement system changes.

• Establish and maintain all TA reporting, metrics, KPIs for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual

reporting and utilize Power BI and iCIMs reporting to monitor and evaluate vacancies and recruiter / TAS requisition load.

• Collaborate with the L&D COE to co-lead the creation and implementation of competency-based

interview training and conduct or support hiring manager and interview team training.

• Attend business unit leaders’ meetings and serve as a Talent Acquisition champion / change agent,

informing managers of the TA services, capabilities and process.

• Respond to shifting priorities to meet business needs, advise on best practices related to optimizing TA functionality and effectiveness, and identify win/win solutions.
• Continuously evaluates the most scalable model for service delivery, which may include resources

outside of the U.S. and/or vendors.

• Develop, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and employees.
• Oversee relationships, sourcing and hiring with military and educational institutions.
• Ensure that world-class environmental health and safety work processes and results are in place and

consistently utilized.

• Uphold the Genus core values, mission, and vision.
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours. Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 10 years of human resources experience; additional years of related experience may offset education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Global recruiting experience to include one or more regions - EMEA, LATAM and ASIAPAC
• Experience experience developing and nurturing an “Employment Brand”.
• Vendor management experience preferred.
• Experience in agriculture, biotechnology, or life sciences preferred

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, company stock purchase program, paid holidays, and ETO (employee time off).

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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