Bilingual Employer Partnerships & Staffing Specialist

Food He.ro; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Hero seeks a Business Services and Employer Partnerships Specialist to build employer relationships and connect qualified community members with jobs in hospitality and food manufacturing. The role blends outreach, recruitment, placement, and community partnership work.

Based in Chicago, you will travel locally as needed and work on-site at two offices. English and Spanish proficiency is required; the base salary is $40,000 with performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in staffing, employer relations, or workforce services.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Ability to build relationships with employers, job seekers, and community partners.
• Strong organizational skills, communication, and familiarity with spreadsheets and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact restaurants, hotels, caterers, and food manufacturers.
• Schedule meetings, present services, and create business opportunities.
• Coordinate candidate screening, referrals, placement, and onboarding.
• Maintain employer relationships and follow up on staffing needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

CRM/ATS experience

Tools

CRM systems

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Food Hero seeks a Business Services and Employer Partnerships Specialist to build employer relationships and connect qualified community members with jobs in hospitality and food manufacturing. The role blends outreach, recruitment, placement, and community partnership work.

Based in Chicago, you will travel locally as needed and work on-site at two offices. English and Spanish proficiency is required; the base salary is $40,000 with performance bonuses.