Sr. Recruiter

Ferrara•Chicago, IL

2d•$81,225 - $113,715•Onsite

About The Position

Acquiring top talent is paramount to meeting Ferrara’s growth objectives, and as a member of the Talent Acquisition Team, you’ll have an immediate and long-term impact on the success of the organization. In this role, you’ll match the company’s ambition with your agility to work across facilities and communicate with multiple hiring managers across our plant and corporate locations. If you are committed to delivering results with a can-do spirit, in return you’ll experience a fun, ambitious, and entrepreneurial culture.

Requirements

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational and multitasking abilities
Skilled at balancing multiple priorities while delivering results
Passion for connecting people with opportunities and creating positive candidate experiences
Demonstrated project management capabilities
Strategic orientation and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to drive deep and meaningful cross-functional relationships
Ability to partner with senior leaders and consult them on all aspects of the recruitment process
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
3–5 years of recruiting and sourcing experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution
Digitally savvy and comfortable working across multiple recruiting platforms forms and sourcing tools
Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite experience
Proven ability to manage high requisition volumes and deliver quality hires
Experience partnering with hiring managers and HR leaders to shape workforce planning
Strong knowledge of recruiting strategies and tools for both exempt and non-exempt hiring
Knowledge of HR policies, practices, employment laws, and regulations
Experience building a strong professional network that can be leveraged during the recruitment process
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding expectations in a results-measured environment

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge of cutting-edge recruiting techniques a plus

Responsibilities

Own the hiring process: Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions by sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending external and/or internal candidates for all level jobs, including entry level, experienced professional/technical, support staff and hourly, and management
Build pipelines: Build sustainable pipelines of top talent with a variety of resources and techniques
Partner with leaders: Work closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers to understand talent needs and deliver top-quality candidates
Generate qualified candidates: Use cost-effective recruiting methods such as leveraging networks, sourcing passive candidates, and utilizing the employee referral program
Passively source: Use traditional and innovative sourcing methodologies to identify and attract passive candidates through self-introduction, active candidate engagement, relationship building, and selling Ferrara as an employer of choice
Deliver a great candidate experience: Ensure every candidate interaction reflects our culture, values, and commitment to excellence
Drive efficiency: Manage high-volume requisitions while maintaining speed, quality, and compliance
Vendor management: Maintain and monitor vendor relationships
Strengthen community ties: Build relationships with local organizations, schools, and workforce agencies to expand talent pools
Be a Brand Ambassador: Demonstrate the Company’s core values at all levels internally and externally to candidates, hiring managers, and vendors