Associate Recruiter

About the Role

Home Chef is seeking a personable, organized, and motivated Associate Recruiter to join the Talent Acquisition team. This role is crucial in building the teams that support Home Chef's operations, focusing on identifying and hiring talent across production, quality, and warehouse departments. The position offers a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding and is an on-site role.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Candidate Experience

• Attract and recruit talented individuals for open positions at the facility.
• Connect with active and passive candidates via job boards, social media, campus recruiting, and employee referrals.
• Build relationships with prospective candidates and create a positive first impression of Home Chef.
• Review applications, conduct phone and in-person interviews, and identify suitable candidates.
• Maintain professional, timely, and thoughtful communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate interviews, follow up with candidates and interview teams, and extend offers.
• Make hiring decisions for hourly positions, adhering to established recruiting practices.
• Apply recruiting best practices for an efficient and positive hiring experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Greenhouse.
• Partner with fellow recruiters to support hiring needs at other Home Chef locations as required.

Onboarding & New Hire Support

• Assist new team members with the onboarding process to ensure a successful start.
• Support candidates with onboarding requirements, including I-9 verification, background checks, and outstanding documentation, escalating or resolving questions as needed.
• Ensure new hire information is accurately entered into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Food Safety & Facility Standards

• Follow and reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) throughout the facility.
• Support Home Chef's commitment to food safety and quality by adhering to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) system and established quality programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Up to one year of post-high school education or training (e.g., business school, community college, vocational training).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to build relationships and stay organized.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.