Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
As the dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist for Fooda’s SM2 (Amazon) program, you will own the full-cycle recruitment process for the program team and partner-facing roles as we stand up the program ahead of the 2027 launch wave. Initially reporting to the VP of Program Operations in year one, with a dotted line to Fooda’s People team, you will run hiring against a rolling launch schedule, absorb the turnover backfill that scaling always brings, and grow over time into a strategic partner for the program team. This role prioritizes a Chicago-based hire. You are an experienced full-cycle recruiter who is comfortable owning a role end-to-end, solo, and operating self-directed under a fast launch cadence. You are a strong communicator and relationship builder who can influence hiring decisions and deliver an excellent candidate experience, and you use data and insights to continuously improve your approach.
Requirements
- Full-cycle recruiting experience; comfortable owning a role end-to-end solo
- Proven ability to operate remotely and self-directed under a fast launch cadence
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence hiring managers
- Ability to use data and metrics to inform recruiting strategies and improve results
- Highly organized and adaptable, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- HR generalist / HRBP exposure is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own and drive full-cycle recruiting for SM2 program roles and partner-facing hires, ensuring a seamless, high-quality candidate experience
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines against a rolling launch schedule
- Support partner recruitment alongside the partner-development function
- Own turnover backfill so launches don’t stall on open seats
- Partner with hiring managers on hiring strategy, interviewing best practices, and candidate evaluation
- Use recruiting metrics and data to track performance, identify opportunities, and optimize the process
- Prioritize building diverse and inclusive candidate slates
- Grow into a strategic partner for the program team as it matures
Benefits
- Competitive market salary and stock options, based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company issued laptop
- Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) and free food and beverages in the office
- A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
