Associate Recruiter

Home Chef • Baltimore, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Home Chef is seeking a personable, organized, and motivated Associate Recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition team. The role supports hiring for production, quality, and warehouse departments, helping identify and hire talent while providing a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding. The Associate Recruiter works with plant teams and fellow recruiters to meet hiring needs and keep recruiting processes running smoothly. This is an on-site role in a fast-paced environment.

The position supports all stages of hiring, including candidate outreach, application review, phone and in-person interviews, interview coordination, candidate communication, offers, and onboarding. The Associate Recruiter makes hiring decisions for hourly positions in accordance with established recruiting practices and guidelines, and maintains candidate records in Greenhouse. The role also assists new hires with onboarding requirements and follows facility food safety and quality standards, including GMPs and the SQF system.

Requirements

• Up to one year of post-high-school education or training, such as business school, community college, or vocational training.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to connect with candidates and team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities may shift.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Attract and recruit candidates for open facility positions.
• Connect with active and passive candidates through job boards, social media, campus recruiting, and employee referrals.
• Build relationships with prospective candidates and create a welcoming first impression of Home Chef.
• Review applications, conduct phone and in-person interviews, and help identify candidates for open roles.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate interviews, follow up with candidates and interview teams, and extend offers to selected candidates.
• Make hiring decisions for hourly positions while following established recruiting practices and guidelines.
• Apply recruiting best practices to support an efficient and positive hiring experience.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate records in Greenhouse, the Applicant Tracking System.
• Partner with fellow recruiters to support hiring needs at other Home Chef locations when needed.
• Help new team members navigate onboarding and prepare for a successful start.
• Support onboarding requirements, including I-9 verification, background checks, and outstanding documentation; escalate or resolve questions as needed.
• Enter new hire information accurately into the HRIS when necessary.
• Follow and help reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices throughout the facility.
• Follow the Safe Quality Food system and established quality programs to support food safety and quality.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• 401(k) program with matching
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
• Employee discount: $30 off a first Home Chef order using promo code PEOPLE30

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED