Recruiter

The Recruiter is responsible for attracting, sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified talent to support PIM Brands' manufacturing and corporate operations. This role partners closely with hiring managers to ensure a strong pipeline of candidates, coordinates the full recruitment lifecycle, manages onboarding activities, and supports workforce planning to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Utilize various sourcing channels including LinkedIn, Indeed, employee referrals, job boards, networking events, and community partnerships to attract top talent.
• Create and manage job postings across recruitment platforms and internal systems.
• Conduct phone screens and candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs, hiring events, and recruiting initiatives.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and provide recruitment strategies to fill open positions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Onboarding & Compliance

• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screenings, employment verification, and reference checks.
• Process new hire documentation and complete I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
• Facilitate onboarding activities and ensure all new hire paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate and follow up on new hire orientation and training programs.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and company employment regulations.

Workforce Planning & Reporting

• Maintain applicant tracking and recruitment data within SuccessFactors or other HR systems.
• Generate and analyze recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, open requisitions, turnover, source effectiveness, and hiring trends.
• Conduct market research and compensation benchmarking to support competitive hiring practices.
• Partner with Operations Management to support workforce planning and staffing strategies.
• Coordinate staffing activities with third-party staffing agencies when applicable.

Administrative & Support Functions

• Maintain accurate employee and candidate records.
• Provide backup support for payroll and staffing-related administrative functions as needed.
• Provide backup receptionist support when required.
• Escalate recruiting, staffing, or employee relations concerns to management as appropriate.
• Support special HR and Talent Acquisition projects as assigned.

Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities

• Follow all PIM Brands Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and quality standards.
• Report food safety, quality, or compliance concerns to Plant Management and the SQF Practitioner (SQFP).
• Promote and monitor employee adherence to GMP, food safety, and company policies while on the production floor.

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Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and crouch.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment and tools.
• Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. While performing duties on the production floor, the Recruiter may be exposed to:

• High noise levels and active manufacturing operations.
• Frequent pedestrian and forklift traffic.
• Continuous movement of equipment and personnel.
• GMP-required personal protective equipment including hair nets, beard nets, safety glasses, uniforms, and gloves as required.

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Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, or workforce management.
• Experience recruiting within manufacturing, food production, industrial, distribution, or logistics environments preferred.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) SuccessFactors , HRIS platforms, and recruitment technologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Sucess Factors experience preferred
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, LinkedIn Recruiter, SuccessFactors, and other recruiting tools.
• Data-driven approach with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/French preferred.
• Flexibility to work additional or adjusted hours based on business needs.

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Preferred Recruiting Competencies

• Full-cycle recruiting
• Candidate sourcing and pipeline development
• Interviewing and assessment techniques
• Employment branding
• Workforce planning
• Talent market intelligence
• Employee onboarding
• Relationship management with hiring managers
• Recruitment metrics and reporting
• Compliance and employment law awareness