Talent Manager

Are you passionate about attracting top talent and building a high-performance culture? We're looking for a dynamic Talent Manager to lead the charge in shaping and executing our talent acquisition and performance management strategies.

In this strategic and impactful role, you'll be the go-to partner for business leaders-bringing fresh ideas, proven expertise, and a data-informed mindset to elevate our workforce and fuel organizational growth.

What You'll Do:

Talent Acquisition

Lead and manage the full-cycle recruitment process for all salaried positions-sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding

Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and build strong, diverse candidate pipelines

Design and execute employer branding initiatives that position us as a top employer

Identify innovative sourcing strategies, including digital campaigns, passive outreach, and strategic partnerships

Track and analyze recruiting metrics to drive efficiency and continuous improvement

Performance Management & Development

Own the performance management cycle from goal setting and mid-year reviews to calibration and annual evaluations

Empower leaders with tools and resources to conduct effective coaching and feedback conversations

Support high-potential development plans and address performance gaps through targeted interventions

Champion a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous learning

Workforce Planning & Analytics

Partner with HR leadership to support strategic workforce planning and talent forecasting

Contribute to succession planning, internal mobility, and career pathing strategies

Leverage performance and recruitment data to inform people-related decisions

Support diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive hiring and advancement practices

Continuous Improvement & Projects

Enhance recruitment and performance processes, systems, and tools for scale and consistency

Manage relationships with vendors and technology providers (e.g., recruiting platforms, assessment tools, HRIS systems)

Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment regulations

Support broader HR initiatives including onboarding, engagement, and culture-building projects What We're Looking For:

Minimum 3 years of HR experience with a focus on talent acquisition and performance management

Proven success in recruiting across multiple disciplines and multi-site environments

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail

Comfortable navigating HRIS systems, performance platforms, and applicant tracking systems

Skilled in analyzing performance and recruitment data to inform strategy

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint What we'll provide you with:

Medical

Dential

Vision

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) and match

PTO

Who we are:

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

Join us and help shape the future of our workforce. If you're ready to make a difference and drive meaningful results, we'd love to hear from you!

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