Talent Advisor

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

Summary of Position

We are seeking a strategic Talent Advisor to drive our talent acquisition and development efforts across Wonderful Orchards. This role will focus on attracting top talent, supporting employee growth, and building a strong pipeline of future leaders through our early college and internship programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for talent management and a proven track record in effective talent strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Talent Acquisition: 

• Responsible for talent acquisition strategies to attract and recruit high-caliber candidates across all levels of the organization.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding for assigned areas.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and ensure a smooth recruitment process.

• Utilize various sourcing methods, including online platforms, social media, and networking events, to identify and attract top talent.

• Attend and coordinate local career and college job fairs. 

• Maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, including proper dispositioning of candidates and document retention

• Support a best-in-class onboarding experience for both new hires and managers, reinforcing our commitment to being an employer of choice

Talent Programs: 

• Support and create organizational development programs including individual development plans and job specific training programs

• Conduct training needs assessments and develop customized training solutions.

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops on various topics, including leadership development, technical skills, and professional development.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvement.

• Oversee and coordinate high school job shadows as part of the Wonderful Education initiative. 

• Drive the success of college summer internships within the Wonderful Scholar Intern Program

• Build and maintain relationships with local colleges and universities.

• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of interns and early college participants.

• Design and deliver engaging and impactful internship experiences.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, Or combined equivalent education and experience

• 3 + years of experience in talent acquisition, Talent development, and HR experience required. 

• Experience with early college and internship programs and building relationships with educational institutions. 

• Familiarity with HRIS systems, recruitment platforms, and talent management tools.

• Knowledge of employment law, corporate recruitment practices

SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE, AND SKILLS:

• Bilingual English/ Spanish Required

•Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

•Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new challenges.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, meet deadlines and 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, public speaking and presentation skills

• Active problem-solver and results-oriented

• Ability to work well in a team setting

LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid CA driver license 

​​​Why chose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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