Recruiter

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

38d•$115,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Kinder's continues to grow, they are investing in building a world-class Talent function to support their next chapter. They are looking for a full-cycle Recruiter who thrives in high-growth, fast-moving environments and has deep experience hiring across G&A functions (Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, etc.). This opportunity is designed for someone who wants to make an immediate impact while helping shape how recruiting operates at scale. The Recruiter will partner closely with business leaders, deliver on hiring strategy, and provide an exceptional candidate experience while balancing speed and quality. This role is for individuals energized by ambiguity, who love building while doing, and bring a strong ownership mindset.

Requirements

4+ years of full cycle recruiting experience
Experience hiring across G&A functions (Finance, HR, Marketing, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal, etc.)
Proven success in high-growth, fast-paced environments
Strong sourcing skills and experience engaging passive candidates
Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and senior leaders
Skilled in structured interviewing and competency-based assessment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working in evolving, ambiguous environments
Experience with Greenhouse ATS or similar recruiting tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG, startup, or private equity-backed companies
Familiarity with California employment practices

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end recruiting across G&A functions from intake to offer close and onboarding transition
Lead structured intake conversations to clarify role scope, success outcomes, competencies, and long-term growth trajectory
Design thoughtful interview plans that assess both current capability and future scale potential
Drive alignment with hiring managers on candidate calibration, feedback quality, and decision timelines
Manage multiple concurrent searches while maintaining speed, quality, and rigor
Deliver a high-touch, transparent, and responsive candidate journey from first outreach to final decision
Serve as a brand ambassador for Kinder’s; articulating our culture, growth story, and leadership principles with authenticity
Ensure candidates experience consistency, respect, and clarity at every stage of the process
Coach interviewers on structured, inclusive interview practices
Gather and apply candidate feedback to continuously improve the hiring experience
Balance urgency with care; creating a fast process while prioritizing the candidate’s experience
Develop proactive sourcing strategies tailored to each role, market, and business need
Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, industry communities, and creative outreach to build strong pipelines
Build and nurture talent pools for recurring or future G&A needs
Partner with hiring leaders to define target profiles and competitive positioning
Drive diversity of thought and background through intentional sourcing strategies
Track sourcing effectiveness and adjust strategies based on market data and performance
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, influencing talent decisions with data and market insight
Provide visibility into pipeline health, time-to-fill, and hiring risks
Help leaders think long-term about talent bench strength and succession potential
Support compensation conversations and offer strategy in competitive markets
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, systems, and tools
Contribute to evolving Kinder’s recruiting playbooks and structured interview practices
Help refine reporting and metrics that drive better hiring decisions
Support hiring spikes during high-growth periods while maintaining operational discipline
Bring a continuous improvement mindset to how we attract, assess, and close talent