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!