Back to jobs

Director, Talent Acquisition

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose: As the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of talent acquisition initiatives to attract, develop, and retain high-quality talent across our growing footprint.  Your role will be instrumental in shaping the company's workforce and culture, driving innovation and growth. You will have the opportunity to spearhead transformative projects that align with fairlife’s growth objectives, including leading the talent acquisition strategies for our new Webster, NY plant. Influencing the future success of the company through talent, this role will foster diverse and inclusive talent pipelines, and leverage cutting-edge recruitment strategies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier talent that aligns with the company's goals and growth.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of talent acquisition partners to meet hiring objectives.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define workforce planning strategies and talent pipeline development.
  • Analyze recruiting metrics, market trends, and industry best practices to continuously improve talent acquisition processes and outcomes.
  • Provide strategic guidance on diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external partners, universities, and recruiting agencies to expand the talent network.
  • Lead employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
  • Drive continuous improvement in candidate experience through feedback mechanisms and process optimization.
  • Develop and equip hiring managers with interview and selection skills, training and resources.

 

skills/qualifications required:

  • 7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience (CPG or Manufacturing experience highly preferred).
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop talent acquisition professionals.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and managing high-performing Talent Acquisition teams in North America.
  • Experience in leveraging data analytics and metrics to drive decision-making and optimize recruitment processes.
  • Experience implementing innovative recruitment technologies and tools to enhance the candidate experience and streamline hiring processes (Greenhouse or similar ATS system and ATS system implementation is highly preferred).
  • Proven ability to develop strategic plans for building candidate pipelines and implementing effective hiring strategies within a fast-paced manufacturing environment for hourly and salaried roles.
  • Ability to partner with senior leadership to align talent acquisition strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and proven track record of adapting to and thriving in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, and dynamic manufacturing environment.

position location: Chicago, IL

reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer

travel requirements: 25%

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in fairlife’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Select...
Select...
Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.