Talent Acquisition Partner - Hourly Manufacturing Operations

Overview

Remote | Preference for Chicagoland (Lake Forest, IL Proximity) with travel to manufacturing facilities as needed

Help Build the Workforce That Powers Our Operations

At Reynolds Consumer Products, our manufacturing teams make the products millions of consumers rely on every day. Behind every production line, warehouse operation, and distribution network is a talented workforce that keeps our business moving forward.  We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to support hourly recruiting across our manufacturing network. This role serves as a strategic recruiting partner to plant leadership, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers, helping attract, assess, and hire the talent that drives operational success.  This is more than a recruiting role.  It's an opportunity to influence workforce outcomes, strengthen hiring practices, build community partnerships, and create exceptional experiences for candidates and hiring managers alike.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving workforce challenges, and are passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Partner with Manufacturing Leaders

Work closely with Plant Managers, Operations Leaders, HR Business Partners, and frontline supervisors to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies.

Lead intake discussions that clarify staffing priorities, hiring challenges, talent availability, and market conditions.  Serve as a trusted advisor on recruiting best practices, candidate assessment, and hiring processes.

Build Strong Talent Pipelines

Develop proactive sourcing strategies for hourly manufacturing positions including:

• Production Associates
• Machine Operators
• Forklift Operators
• Material Handlers
• Warehouse Associates
• Skilled Trades
• Maintenance Technicians
• Quality Technicians
• Other frontline manufacturing and operations roles

Leverage referrals, job boards, social media, talent communities, hiring events, workforce development programs, apprenticeship partnerships, and community organizations to identify and attract talent.

Drive Hiring Outcomes

Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from requisition intake through offer acceptance.  Conduct candidate screens that assess skills, experience, motivation, and alignment with role requirements.

Partner with hiring teams to facilitate efficient selection processes and maintain momentum throughout the hiring cycle.

Create Exceptional Candidate Experiences

Serve as an ambassador for Reynolds Consumer Products by delivering responsive communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the hiring process.  Build positive relationships with candidates and ensure a high-quality experience from application through hire.

Support Workforce Strategy

Provide hiring leaders with labor market insights, recruiting trends, and talent availability information. Help identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness, increase pipeline strength, and reduce time-to-fill.

Promote Compliance and Process Excellence

Maintain recruiting documentation and data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System.  Ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations including EEO, OFCCP, DOL, and company policies.  Champion fair, equitable, and consistent hiring practices throughout the recruitment process.

Why This Role Matters

Every hire impacts safety, productivity, quality, and operational performance.  As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll play a direct role in helping our manufacturing facilities build high-performing teams and meet business objectives.  You'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence hiring decisions that directly impact plant performance
• Partner closely with operations and HR leaders
• Build meaningful relationships within local talent communities
• Leverage innovative sourcing and recruiting strategies
• Help shape the future of Talent Acquisition at Reynolds
• Make a visible impact on business results

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience in corporate recruiting, staffing, agency, manufacturing, industrial, or RPO environments
• Experience sourcing and recruiting talent in fast-paced environments
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions simultaneously
• Working knowledge of employment regulations including EEO, OFCCP, and DOL requirements
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting technologies 

Preferred:

• Manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, distribution, logistics, or skilled trades recruiting experience
• Experience working within iCIMS applicant tracking system
• Experience supporting multi-site environments
• Familiarity with workforce development programs, hiring events, and community partnerships
• Experience recruiting for high-volume or hard-to-fill operational roles
• Understanding of labor market trends impacting manufacturing talent

You'll Love It Here If You...

• Enjoy building relationships and earning trust
• Thrive in fast-paced, results-oriented environments
• Take ownership and create urgency around hiring needs
• Are energized by sourcing and finding great talent
• Love solving workforce challenges
• Enjoy collaborating with plant leaders and HR partners
• Believe great hiring contributes directly to business success

Join Our Team

At Reynolds Consumer Products, we're building a Talent Acquisition function that delivers more than candidates. We deliver workforce solutions, strategic partnership, and hiring excellence.

If you're ready to help build the teams that keep our operations running strong, we'd love to hear from you.  

Apply today and help us build the teams that power our future.

No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

Bonus Eligibility