Sr. Recruiter - Orangeburg, SC

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Orangeburg, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Recruiter will join Ferrara’s Talent Acquisition Team and play a critical role in building the workforce, culture, and capabilities for a new food manufacturing facility ahead of its Q1 2029 production launch. This hands-on role is focused on establishing recruiting processes and hiring talent to start and grow the factory in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment. The recruiter will work across functions and partner with multiple hiring managers and senior leaders, balancing high-volume recruiting with speed, quality, and compliance. The position supports recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles at all levels, from entry-level and hourly positions to experienced professionals, technical and support staff, and management. The recruiter will develop talent pipelines, source and engage candidates, provide a strong candidate experience, manage vendor relationships, and build connections with local organizations, schools, and workforce agencies. This is an onsite manufacturing role in Orangeburg, South Carolina, requiring in-person attendance and flexibility as schedules may vary.

Requirements

3–5 years of recruiting and sourcing experience.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
Ability to manage high volumes of requisitions and deliver quality hires.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask and balance competing priorities.
Demonstrated project management capabilities, strategic orientation, and strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to build deep cross-functional relationships and partner with senior leaders.
Experience partnering with hiring managers and HR leaders to shape workforce planning.
Strong knowledge of recruiting strategies and tools for exempt and non-exempt hiring.
Knowledge of HR policies, practices, employment laws, and regulations.
A professional network that can be leveraged during the recruitment process.
Track record of meeting and exceeding expectations in a results-measured environment.
Digital proficiency and comfort using multiple recruiting platforms, forms, and sourcing tools.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Recruiting and sourcing experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution.
Technical knowledge of cutting-edge recruiting techniques.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions, including sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending internal or external candidates for jobs at all levels.
Recruit talent to start up and grow the new factory, building recruiting processes and capabilities from the ground up.
Develop sustainable pipelines of top talent using a variety of resources and techniques.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and plant leadership to understand talent needs and deliver qualified candidates.
Use cost-effective recruiting methods, including professional networks, passive-candidate sourcing, and the employee referral program.
Identify and attract passive candidates through outreach, engagement, relationship building, and promotion of Ferrara as an employer of choice.
Ensure candidate interactions reflect the company’s culture, values, and commitment to excellence.
Manage high-volume requisitions while maintaining speed, quality, and compliance.
Maintain and monitor vendor relationships.
Build relationships with local organizations, schools, and workforce agencies to expand talent pools.
Champion employer-branding initiatives that support recruiting activities.
Partner with senior leaders and advise them on all aspects of the recruitment process.