Talent Acquisition Specialist at Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC – Delray Beach, Florida

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Reports to: Director of Talent Acquisition
Location: Delray Beach, FL
Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical, hands-on role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent for Pero Family Farms across operations, corporate, distribution, and field-based roles. This position is a mid-level individual contributor focused on full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning support, talent systems optimization, and candidate experience excellence.

This role partners closely with hiring leaders to understand business needs, represent the Pero Family Farms culture in the market, and deliver high-quality talent that supports our mission of feeding families with fresh, healthy produce while honoring our people-first values. In addition, this role serves as a culture ambassador by planning and executing monthly employee engagement events that strengthen connection, morale, and retention.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support

• Own full-cycle recruitment for hourly, salaried, and leadership roles across operations, corporate, and supply chain functions
• Partner with hiring managers to develop clear job requirements, sourcing strategies, and realistic hiring timelines
• Proactively source talent using Job Boards, referrals, industry networks, community partnerships, and incoming applications leveraged through the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for skill, cultural alignment, and long-term potential within Pero Family Farms
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience enabled through effective use of recruiting systems and automation tools

Employer Branding & Community Engagement

• Serve as a brand ambassador for Pero Family Farms in the talent market, communicating our mission, values, and family-owned culture
• Support recruitment marketing initiatives, job postings, career fairs, partnerships, and community outreach events
• Build and maintain strong pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles within food manufacturing and agriculture using data-driven sourcing and system reporting

Hiring Process & Compliance

• Ensure all recruiting activities align with company policies, employment law, and EEO/OFCCP requirements set forth by Human Resources
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date documentation within the ATS and HRIS platforms
• Support onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee across all systems

Employee Engagement & Culture Initiatives

• Plan, coordinate, and execute monthly employee engagement events aligned with Pero Family Farms’ mission, vision, and values
• Develop and manage an annual employee engagement calendar including recognition events, celebrations, wellness initiatives, and culture-building activities
• Partner with HR leadership and site leaders to design engagement initiatives that support retention, morale, and employee connection
• Coordinate event logistics including vendors, budgets, communications, and on-site execution
• Support employee recognition programs, milestone celebrations, and internal engagement communications
• Collect employee feedback and recommend improvements to enhance engagement and culture
• Serve as a visible culture ambassador across the organization

Onboarding & New Hire Integration

• Coordinate and support the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth, welcoming transition into Pero Family Farms
• Partner with HR, hiring managers, and department leaders to align start dates, schedules, and onboarding plans
• Ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed accurately and on time, including offer letters, background checks, and onboarding documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires prior to their first day, reinforcing engagement and setting expectations
• Support first-day orientation logistics, introductions, and initial connection to company culture and values
• Ensure new hires are properly entered into HRIS and applicant tracking systems with complete and accurate records
• Gather feedback from new hires and hiring managers to continuously improve the onboarding experience
• Reinforce Pero Family Farms’ mission, values, safety standards, and people-first culture throughout the onboarding process

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, and pipeline health using ATS and HRIS reporting tools
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and system utilization through automation, integration, or new technology adoption
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on recruiting systems, recommending enhancements, efficiencies, and new talent acquisition technologies as the business scales
• Partner with HR leadership to support workforce planning and seasonal hiring strategy through data and system insights

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within food manufacturing, agriculture, distribution, or operations-heavy environments
• Strong sourcing and interviewing skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions through data and insight
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Highly skilled in using, leveraging, and maximizing ATS and HRIS platforms; experience recommending, implementing, or adopting new recruiting technologies strongly preferred
• Experience working with ATS platforms, job boards, and recruiting analytics tools

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements and repetitive lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• Matching 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.