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Gordon Food Service · 6 days ago

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lithia Springs, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Gordon Food Service is a leading company in the food service industry, and they are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support their Warehouse and Transportation division. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, focusing on high-volume hiring and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Full-cycle recruitmentBehavioral-based interviewingApplicant Tracking System WorkdayRecruiting metricsKPIsGoogle SuitePHRSPHR certificationCustomer service experienceSales experienceCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsInterpersonal effectiveness

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

Action Orientation: Thrives in a fast-moving environment; takes initiative and maintains momentum

Results Focus: Prioritizes effectively, manages competing demands, and drives hiring outcomes

Time & Self Management: Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to shift focus quickly

Communication: Clear, confident communicator with strong listening and influencing skills

Collaboration: Builds productive relationships with hiring managers and HR partners

Customer Engagement: Balances speed with a positive candidate and manager experience

Interpersonal Effectiveness: Professional, adaptable, and comfortable working with diverse populations

Talent Management: Skilled in assessing fit, cultural alignment, and hiring for operational success

Working knowledge of behavioral-based interviewing techniques