Recruiter

Recruiter Opportunity At Sugar Mountain

Sugar Mountain is a creative, family-owned food company that is home to extraordinary brands like Beecher's Handmade Cheese, Mishima Reserve, and The Butcher's Table. We're passionate about making real food with absolutely zero artificial ingredients. We're a team at the forefront of the food revolution, committed to our mission to Change the Way America Eats. For 9 years now, we've been recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we're proud of the value-driven, mission-forward culture that fuels our growth.

At Sugar Mountain, we believe great people build great businesses. We're looking for a Recruiter who is passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities across our growing family of brands.

This role is more than filling positions. You'll serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers, help shape our employer brand, create outstanding candidate experiences, and build talent pipelines that support our long-term growth. You'll recruit for a wide range of roles across the organization, from operations and manufacturing to sales, marketing, finance, technology, and leadership positions.

This role is based in Seattle, Washington and requires an on-site presence five days per week.

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating feedback, and managing offers.
• Proactively identify and engage top talent through networking, referrals, social media, industry connections, and creative sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Deliver a positive, responsive, and professional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
• Support recruiting events, career fairs, networking opportunities, and community outreach initiatives.
• Help identify candidates who align with our values, culture, and performance expectations.
• Contribute to strengthening Sugar Mountain's employer brand across all candidate touchpoints.
• Stay informed on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, and talent acquisition best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, networking, and other creative channels.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect authentically with people at all levels.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting best practices.
• Resourceful, curious, and creative in finding and attracting great talent.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities can shift quickly.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• They hold a high bar for talent and know how to identify both capability and culture add.
• They build trust quickly with candidates and hiring managers.
• They are proactive, resilient, and don't wait for great candidates to apply.
• They genuinely enjoy helping people find the right opportunity and helping teams build for the future.
• They take ownership, communicate clearly, and follow through on commitments.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is between $75,000 to $85,000 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 15 days of paid time off, 9 paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees also enjoy a 35% discount at Sugar Mountain locations.

Commitment to Our Communities

Sugar Mountain has created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit funded by a portion of sales from companies under the Sugar Mountain umbrella. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our goal is to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creates an environment where everyone belongs.

Sugar Mountain is a tobacco- free company.