Recruiting Manager

Company: Landus Cooperative
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Landus is currently seeking a Recruiting Manager who will own the full recruitment lifecycle for roles across our ag business, including operations, agronomy, sales, supply chain, corporate, and seasonal roles. This position will develop hiring strategies, build strong pipelines, influence hiring managers, and ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Lead full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management. Develop proactive pipelines for hard-to-fill agriculture roles (e.g., agronomists, plant operations, CDL/hazmat drivers, sales agronomy, precision ag). Use creative sourcing strategies including social media, industry networks, referral programs, and community partnerships. Manage campus and community outreach for seasonal and entry-level positions. Hiring Manager Partnership Consult with hiring managers to define role expectations, competencies, and interview plans. Provide guidance on hiring decisions, market compensation, and workforce trends. Ensure consistent, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices. Candidate Experience Deliver a transparent, timely, and positive experience for all candidates. Represent the company brand at job fairs, industry events, and community engagements. Process & Strategy Lead continuous improvement in recruiting processes, tools, and KPIs. Build and manage recruiting metrics and dashboards. Mentor or lead recruiters and coordinators, if applicable. Partner with HR and business leadership to forecast talent needs. Requirements: Qualifications Required 3–7 years of recruiting experience, preferably in agriculture, manufacturing, or field-based environments. Strong understanding of ag roles, seasonal workforce needs, or rural labor markets. Experience with ATS platforms and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.). Excellent communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills. Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience recruiting agronomists, agribusiness sales, operations or plant roles. Knowledge of DOT/CDL hiring compliance (if relevant). Previous leadership or team-mentoring experience (for manager version). SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR/recruiting certifications. Key Competencies Relationship-builder with strong customer service mindset Strategic thinker with ability to support workforce planning Data-driven and process-oriented High level of discretion and integrity Understanding of agriculture industry dynamics Why Join Us · Opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing workforce in the agriculture sector · Mission-driven company focused on stewardship, innovation, and community · 75% of health insurance premiums paid with options for medical, dental and vision plans · A strong 401k employer match to assist in the planning for your retirement · Time off to assist with a work life balance by giving you Responsible Time Off · Other time off includes 8 paid holidays, volunteer time off and paternal leave · Education Assistance Employee profit sharing incentive plan Licenses: This position requires the safe operation of a motor vehicle to perform the essential functions of the job. The employee must meet the qualifications set forth in the company’s vehicle safety policy. Failure to meet these qualifications could result in removal from this position. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms when using equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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