Position: Corporate Recruiter
Location: Richmond, Virginia Headquarters
Department: Human Resources
Status: Full-Time Salaried/Non-Exempt

Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. (Universal) is seeking an experienced recruiting professional to assume the role of Corporate Recruiter in its office located in Richmond, Virginia.

Our Company

Universal is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and is the leading global leaf tobacco supplier. Tobacco sourcing and processing has been the Company's principal focus since its founding in 1918. The largest portion of the Company's business involves procuring and processing flue-cured, burley, and dark air-cured leaf tobacco for manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. Today, we are a global business-to-business agri-products supplier to consumer product manufacturers, that sources and processes leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients. Through our plant-based ingredients platform, we provide a variety of value-added manufacturing processes to produce high-quality, specialty vegetable- and fruit-based ingredients as well as botanical extracts and flavorings for human and pet food end markets. Universal conducts business in more than 30 countries on five continents and employs over 25,000 permanent and seasonal workers. Domestically, Universal employs over 1,000 permanent and seasonal workers, and its revenues ending March 31, 2022, were slightly over $2.1 billion.

For more information on Universal, visit our website at www.universalcorp.com

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Corporate Recruiter will be responsible for attracting, screening, and hiring qualified candidates for a variety of roles at all of Universal's domestic locations (VA, NC, PA, IL, WA). They will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to develop recruiting strategies and source candidates. The position will include but will not be limited to the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and hiring criteria that meet the needs of the organization
• Source and attract candidates through various channels such as job boards, social media, and employee referrals
• Screen resumes and conduct phone and in-person interviews to identify qualified candidates
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Extend job offers and negotiate salary and benefits packages with candidates
• Maintain a candidate database and keep accurate records of recruiting activities
• Stay up to date on current recruiting trends and best practices
• Performs a variety of tasks as assigned.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in corporate recruiting
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for varying levels of roles, up to and including executive-level positions.
• Experience recruiting in the agricultural, manufacturing, or food and beverage industries is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with applicant tracking systems
• Experience conducting salary analyses for multiple regions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of organization and time management skills
• Ability to act with integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations

Benefits

We offer a wide range of market-competitive total rewards that include 401(k) match, merit increases, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, and tuition assistance to name a few.

After six months, this position is eligible to work remotely two days per week.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.