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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 ensure the ability to influence, guide and drive the recruitment process. Coordinates the talent acquisition process with hiring managers throughout the organization. Post requisitions, screen candidates, set up interviews, debrief with interview teams, advise on offer parameters and create offers for candidates. 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 (applicant tracking system) 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 including Time to Fill, Quality of Hire, Manager Feedback, Candidate Feedback, and others as identified to drive process and report progress. Maintains recruitment metrics including position control list, time-to-fill statistics, and turnover reporting and more.
Provides guidance to the hiring manager throughout the process. Confirms specific needs/requirements and sets expectations for difficulty of search and on offer parameters and status.
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, and screens candidates utilizing defined recruitment methods to determine which candidates to move forward in the hiring process.
Conducts applicant screening interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, salary requirements, and to provide information about Gordon Food Service (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, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
What you'll bring to the table:
Typical experience requirements for this job include a bachelor’s degree plus 2 or more years of recruiting, customer service or sales experience OR if no degree, then 5 or more years of recruiting, customer service or sales experience with demonstrated business acumen will be required. SPHR or PHR Certification desirable.
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
Spanish Speaking Strongly Preferred
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 ensure the ability to influence, guide and drive the recruitment process. Coordinates the talent acquisition process with hiring managers throughout the organization. Post requisitions, screen candidates, set up interviews, debrief with interview teams, advise on offer parameters and create offers for candidates. Maintains applicant tracking system in accordance with department procedures and government compliance requirements.
Essential Functions:
Manages the recruitment process for a functional area, working with the hiring manager on new and replacement requisitions.
Maintains ATS (applicant tracking system) 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 including Time to Fill, Quality of Hire, Manager Feedback, Candidate Feedback, and others as identified to drive process and report progress. Maintains recruitment metrics including position control list, time-to-fill statistics, and turnover reporting and more.
Provides guidance to the hiring manager throughout the process. Confirms specific needs/requirements and sets expectations for difficulty of search and on offer parameters and status.
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, and screens candidates utilizing defined recruitment methods to determine which candidates to move forward in the hiring process.
Conducts applicant screening interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, salary requirements, and to provide information about Gordon Food Service (GFS) and positions.
Coordinates and schedules interviews and debriefs with interview teams.
Participates on project teams as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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
Educational & Experience Requirements
Typical experience requirements for this job include a bachelor’s degree plus 2 or more years of recruiting, customer service or sales experience OR if no degree, then 5 or more years of recruiting, customer service or sales experience with demonstrated business acumen will be required.
SPHR or PHR Certification preferred.
Spanish Speaking Strongly Preferred
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
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 talent@gfs.com 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.
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
