Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Business Unit Overview About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com. Responsibilities Position Overview: The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition is a critical leadership role responsible for transforming and leading a centralized recruiting model that supports hourly and salaried hiring across all Bob Evans Farms locations. This role will design and scale a high-performing, standardized, and efficient recruiting model that improves hiring quality, speed, consistency, and overall cost effectiveness. In addition, this leader will oversee corporate recruiting efforts, serve as an executive recruiter for senior-level roles, and lead a team of high-performing recruiters. Success in this role requires strong leadership, the ability to influence across a multi-site organization, and a proven track record of building and optimizing recruiting strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution Lead end-to-end recruiting operations across hourly and corporate hiring, including requisition management, sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding Develop and execute recruiting strategies that improve hiring quality, reduce turnover, and enhance workforce stability Utilize diverse sourcing channels including direct sourcing, networking, digital platforms, and early career programs Maintain ownership of select requisitions, including executive-level searches Operational Leadership & Execution Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience from application through offer acceptance Optimize time-to-fill and hiring efficiency through centralized processes and resource alignment Establish structured intake, prioritization, and communication rhythms with hiring leaders Ensure strong alignment between Talent Acquisition and HR throughout the hiring lifecycle Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters supporting both hourly and salaried hiring Build organizational capability in high-volume recruiting, sourcing, and candidate engagement Align team resources to business demand while fostering a high-performing, service oriented culture Stakeholder Partnership Partner with HR, plant leadership, and operational stakeholders to understand workforce needs and deliver proactive hiring strategies Influence and guide hiring leaders through standardized processes and centralized model adoption Collaborate cross-functionally to align workforce planning with recruiting execution Analytics, Metrics & Continuous Improvement Define & track key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline health) Conduct ongoing analysis of hiring trends to refine sourcing strategies and workforce planning Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance hiring outcomes Process, Technology & Vendor Management Oversee recruiting tools, systems, and technology to ensure efficiency and scalability Manage vendor relationships including staffing partners, job boards, and sourcing platforms Drive process standardization and adherence across all locations to ensure compliance and consistency Centralized Hourly Recruiting Strategy Design and implement a centralized hourly recruiting model that supports all plant, operations, and field locations Establish standardized recruiting processes, workflows, and service level expectations across locations Drive consistency in hiring practices, candidate evaluation, and compliance across the enterprise Develop scalable sourcing strategies to build sustainable hourly talent pipelines across geographies Partner with operational leaders to successfully transition from decentralized to centralized recruiting. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience 7+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience Proven experience leading high-volume or hourly recruiting teams Demonstrated experience building or optimizing recruiting processes or operating models Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills Preferred Experience implementing or operating within a centralized recruiting model Background supporting manufacturing, operations, or multi-site environments Experience leveraging recruiting technology and data analytics to drive outcomes