Recruitment Specialist

Friendly work environment, amazing clients, and great opportunity for professional growth! At Crescent Foods, we pride ourselves in being the first company to offer such a wide variety of Halal chicken and beef products in premium packaging to stores across the country. We pride ourselves in raising and processing the chickens and cattle in humane conditions, while ensuring that the entire farm-to- fork philosophy adheres to the strictest ethical guidelines. We believe we are answerable to our loyal customers, our vendors, and our employees, all of whom make us successful. We are dedicated to our mission to provide healthy meals to families across the nation. We might be pioneers in the industry, but our story has just begun. Please visit our website to learn more about our organization. ABOUT THE ROLE The Role is responsible for attracting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates to meet the organization's staffing needs. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. This position may require employees to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers’ needs. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and establish recruitment plans. Create and post job advertisements on various recruitment platforms. Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, employee referrals, and other channels. Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings. Conduct resume reviews, phone screens, and initial candidate assessments. Interview & Selection Process Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers. Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews. Evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit. Perform reference checks and background screening processes. Facilitate the offer process, including compensation discussions and offer letters. Candidate Experience Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process. Maintain regular communication with candidates regarding application status. Ensure a professional, positive, and inclusive hiring experience. Administrative & Reporting Duties Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Track recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and hiring success rates. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Assist with onboarding and new hire orientation as needed. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience preferred. Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software. Experience recruiting in manufacturing, food processing, logistics, retail, or other relevant industries is a plus. Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management abilities. Ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously. Knowledge of employment laws and hiring best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/ATS systems. Paycor is a plus. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in a back-office and warehouse setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. It is Crescent Foods’ policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person based on race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crescent Foods