Sr. Recruiter - Orangeburg, SC

VetJobs•Orangeburg, SC

5d•$66,457 - $93,039•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Recruiter will join Ferrara’s Talent Acquisition Team and help build the workforce, culture, and capabilities of a new food manufacturing facility ahead of its Q1 2029 production launch. The role is focused on establishing recruiting processes and hiring talent to start up and grow the factory in a fast-moving, evolving environment. The recruiter will work across functions and with multiple hiring managers, plant leadership, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition colleagues. The position manages full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles across levels, including entry-level, professional and technical, support, hourly, and management positions. It involves developing talent pipelines, using varied sourcing strategies, managing high-volume requisitions, maintaining vendor relationships, strengthening local workforce partnerships, and supporting employer-branding initiatives. In-person attendance is essential; schedules may vary and are subject to change.

Requirements

3–5 years of recruiting and sourcing experience.
Ability to operate in ambiguity and fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
Ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking abilities.
Ability to balance multiple priorities while delivering results.
Demonstrated project management capabilities.
Strategic orientation and strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to build meaningful cross-functional relationships and partner with senior leaders on recruitment.
Digital proficiency and comfort using multiple recruiting platforms, forms, and sourcing tools.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.
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 exempt and non-exempt hiring.
Knowledge of HR policies, practices, employment laws, and regulations.
Experience building a professional network that can be leveraged during recruiting.
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding expectations in a results-measured environment.

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 roles across entry-level, experienced professional and technical, support staff, hourly, and management positions.
Hire the talent needed to start up and grow the factory, building recruiting operations 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 quality candidates.
Use cost-effective recruiting methods, including leveraging networks, sourcing passive candidates, and utilizing the employee referral program.
Identify and attract passive candidates through self-introduction, active engagement, relationship building, and promoting 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.