Hawaiian Host Group · 1 month ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expHawaiian Host Group is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company known for its suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts and collaborating with the Talent Management team to ensure a high-quality candidate experience.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Talent Management, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting full-cycle recruitment efforts, strategic talent initiatives, and department operations across all entities within Hawaiian Host Group
Must have experience with full-cycle recruitment and hiring processes – qualifying positions; sourcing/screening/interviewing/selection of candidates; hiring, onboarding, etc. Must be able to independently manage requisitions and partner with hiring managers and department heads
As an internal brand ambassador, Talent Acquisition team members are responsible for conducting new hire orientations that are informative, engaging, and energize new employees on their first day
Proficient use of an ATS, HRIS, and Recruitment Marketing tools. Must have a proven track record of experience within the Applicant Tracking System to post open positions, filter through candidates, screen applications, gather and document candidate feedback, disposition candidates, extend offers, and initiate onboarding paperwork, background checks and reference checks. Expected to help optimize system usage and support reporting and analysis
Must be able to source and find top performing candidates that are qualified for the open positions. Must be able to use multiple sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles. Expected to proactively build pipelines and advise on sourcing strategies
Will be responsible for reviewing employment applications and background check reports
Must be able to build and maintain internal/external partnerships and networks. Expected to represent Talent Acquisition in cross-functional meetings and with external partners
Attend career and college fairs, and special hiring events. May also lead planning and coordination for select events
Assist in the new hire onboarding process – including required paperwork, technology and communications set up, new hire announcements, first week schedule, parking logistics, new hire gift sets, seating arrangements, etc
Ongoing special projects and research opportunities as assigned
Other work-related duties as assigned
Regular attendance is required for the position
Qualification
Required
Must have experience with full-cycle recruitment and hiring processes – qualifying positions; sourcing/screening/interviewing/selection of candidates; hiring, onboarding, etc
Must be able to independently manage requisitions and partner with hiring managers and department heads
As an internal brand ambassador, Talent Acquisition team members are responsible for conducting new hire orientations that are informative, engaging, and energize new employees on their first day
Proficient use of an ATS, HRIS, and Recruitment Marketing tools
Must have a proven track record of experience within the Applicant Tracking System to post open positions, filter through candidates, screen applications, gather and document candidate feedback, disposition candidates, extend offers, and initiate onboarding paperwork, background checks and reference checks
Expected to help optimize system usage and support reporting and analysis
Must be able to source and find top performing candidates that are qualified for the open positions
Must be able to use multiple sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles
Expected to proactively build pipelines and advise on sourcing strategies
Will be responsible for reviewing employment applications and background check reports
Must be able to build and maintain internal/external partnerships and networks
Expected to represent Talent Acquisition in cross-functional meetings and with external partners
Attend career and college fairs, and special hiring events
May also lead planning and coordination for select events
Assist in the new hire onboarding process – including required paperwork, technology and communications set up, new hire announcements, first week schedule, parking logistics, new hire gift sets, seating arrangements, etc
Ongoing special projects and research opportunities as assigned
Other work-related duties as assigned
Regular attendance is required for the position
Must have a Bachelor's degree (preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field) and at least four (4) years of work experience in recruitment; or equivalent experience
Demonstrated success in independently managing the full recruitment lifecycle across a wide range of functions, levels, and business units
Familiarity with recruitment technology (e.g., ATS, Recruitment Marketing, etc.) and ability to support optimization and reporting needs
Experience with a variety of employee sourcing (e.g., social media, networking, etc.)
Strong understanding of labor law and compliance practices throughout the recruitment process
Ability to show excellent communication (clear written and verbal) through email, phone, and collaborative technologies like Microsoft Teams or similar
Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening, caring, motivation, responsibility, and collaboration
Must be able to show the ability to multi-task and pivot priorities according to business needs
Must be able to show a history of organization, meeting deadlines on time and quick solutioning and problem solving
Preferred
Experience in a senior-level or lead recruiting role is preferred
Company
Hawaiian Host Group
Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, and Kapua Orchards.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Edward Schultz
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-07-25
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