Gordon Food Service · 6 days ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Wyoming, Michigan
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGordon Food Service is a leading company in the food service industry, seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support their Warehouse and Transportation division. In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, focusing on high-volume hiring and ensuring a positive candidate experience while working closely with hiring managers.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruitment for Warehouse and Transportation roles at our Lithia Springs, GA Distribution Center, including both new and replacement requisitions
Operate with urgency in a high-volume environment—conducting a large number of phone screens each week to quickly assess, qualify, and move candidates forward
Partner closely with hiring managers to understand evolving needs, align on priorities, and keep the hiring process moving efficiently
Post requisitions, screen applicants, coordinate and schedule interviews, facilitate interview debriefs, and advise on offer parameters
Prepare and present employment offers to candidates, ensuring timely and professional communication
Maintain accurate and compliant records within Workday (Applicant Tracking System), in accordance with company policies and government requirements
Track and manage workload using recruiting metrics and KPIs such as Time to Fill, Quality of Hire, Hiring Manager Feedback, and Candidate Feedback
Maintain recruitment reporting including position control lists, time-to-fill data, turnover metrics, and related analytics
Develop and execute recruiting strategies to drive applicant flow, including proactive sourcing of passive candidates and collaboration on social media or job posting campaigns
Create and utilize interview guides, evaluation tools, and behavioral-based screening methods
Conduct structured screening interviews to assess work history, education, skills, availability, and compensation expectations while promoting Gordon Food Service (GFS) as an employer of choice
Participate in project work and cross-functional initiatives as assigned
Perform other duties as needed to support the Talent Acquisition team and business goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of recruiting, customer service, or sales experience OR No degree with 5+ years of recruiting, customer service, or sales experience and demonstrated business acumen
Working knowledge of behavioral-based interviewing techniques
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to shift focus quickly
Clear, confident communicator with strong listening and influencing skills
Builds productive relationships with hiring managers and HR partners
Balances speed with a positive candidate and manager experience
Professional, adaptable, and comfortable working with diverse populations
Skilled in assessing fit, cultural alignment, and hiring for operational success
Thrives in a fast-moving environment; takes initiative and maintains momentum
Prioritizes effectively, manages competing demands, and drives hiring outcomes
Preferred
PHR or SPHR certification
Company
Gordon Food Service
Gordon Food Service are food service operations such as restaurants like schools, universities, and hospitals.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.07M2018-07-02Debt Financing· $6.07M
Leadership Team
Rich Wolowski
Chief Executive Officer
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