Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary Recruits top quality candidates for hiring managers throughout the organization. Manages the recruitment process to include screening, interviewing, skills assessment, and candidate evaluation. Builds strong relationships with hiring managers to influence and guide the recruitment process. Coordinates the talent acquisition process, posts requisitions, screens candidates, schedules interviews, advises on offer parameters and creates offers. Maintains applicant tracking system in accordance with department procedures and government compliance requirements. What you will do Manages the recruitment process for a functional area, working with the hiring manager on new and replacement requisitions. Maintains ATS to ensure compliance with company policies and government requirements. Prepares offer letters and may present an offer to candidates. Manages workload using process metrics and KPIs (Time to Fill, Quality of Hire, Manager Feedback, Candidate Feedback, etc.). Maintains recruitment metrics including position control list, time‑to‑fill statistics, turnover reporting. Provides guidance to the hiring manager throughout the process. Confirms specific needs/requirements and sets expectations for difficulty of search and offer parameters. Develops recruitment strategy to drive applications. Utilizes sourcing platforms to find passive candidates and provides input to social media campaigns or posts as needed. Creates interview guides and evaluation tools for hiring teams. Evaluates resumes and applicants, screens candidates using defined recruitment methods. Conducts applicant screening interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, salary requirements, and provide information about GFS and positions. Coordinates and schedules interviews and debriefs with interview teams. Participates on project teams as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. When you will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home. What you’ll bring to the table Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of recruiting, customer service, or sales experience, or if no degree, 5+ years of recruiting, customer service, or sales experience with demonstrated business acumen. SPHR or PHR certification desirable. Spanish speaking strongly preferred. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Action Orientation – Initiating Action, Energy Collaboration – Team Orientation Networking & Customer Engagement Communication – Clarity of Communication, Listening & Attending Interpersonal Effectiveness Results Focus – Drive for Results Self Management – Time Management, Meeting Management, Organization and Attention to Detail Talent Management – Cultural Awareness, Selecting and Deploying Talent Knowledge of behavioral based interviewing techniques Equipment / Tools / Technology Google Suite Applicant Tracking software Laptop or Desktop Computer Video conference hardware & software Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free. Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intercity Packers Ltd.