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Talent Acquisition Sourcing Lead

Chicago, Illinois, United States; Coopersville, Michigan, United States; Goodyear, Arizona, United States; Webster, New York, United States

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

With over $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 

The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Lead will be responsible for building and nurturing a strategic pipeline of talent across all functions critical to dairy operations. This role requires direct, hands-on experience sourcing or recruiting in the dairy industry, with a deep understanding of its unique skillsets, roles, and market dynamics. The ideal candidate is a proactive, well-connected sourcing expert who understands the nuances of attracting talent in dairy processing, milk production, dairy supply chain, and manufacturing.

responsibilities:  

  • Industry-Specific Sourcing: Identify and engage top talent across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, technical services, and leadership roles using deep dairy industry knowledge. 
  • Dairy Network Development: Leverage established relationships with producers, processors, cooperatives, and dairy-focused universities to build a robust talent pipeline. 
  • Talent Mapping & Intelligence: Provide competitive insights and build talent maps for critical, niche, and hard-to-fill roles within the dairy sector. 
  • Proactive Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain long-term candidate engagement strategies to ensure a steady pipeline of future hires. 
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Partners, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to align sourcing strategies with workforce plans and technical needs. 
  • Brand Advocacy: Represent and promote fairlife’s brand, values, and sustainability initiatives within the dairy industry. 
  • Candidate Identification & Outreach: Execute full-cycle sourcing activities including internet research, Boolean search, cold calling, referrals, social recruiting, and attendance at relevant industry events. Leverage sourcing tools and methods, including LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-driven sourcing tools. 
  • Diversity Focus: Champion inclusive and equitable sourcing practices to expand the diversity of fairlife’s talent pipelines and align with our DEI objectives. 
  • Candidate Screening: Conduct initial outreach and qualification calls to assess candidate fit, interest, and alignment with fairlife’s culture and values. 
  • Metrics & Optimization: Track key sourcing metrics (pipeline activity, candidate engagement, source effectiveness, etc.) and use data to inform and improve future sourcing strategies. 

skills/qualifications required:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field strongly preferred. 
  • 7+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience specifically within the dairy industry (e.g., dairy production, milk processing, dairy R&D, dairy supply chain/logistics, or cooperative recruitment). 
  • Deep familiarity with dairy-specific technical roles, certifications, and career pathways. 
  • Strong network of dairy professionals and a demonstrated ability to engage passive talent. 
  • Proven success sourcing in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 
  • Proficiency with sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, ATS/CRM systems). 
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership. 
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 
  • Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing. 

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$110,000 - $120,000 USD

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.

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