Recruiter

Socket.dev; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Snack Innovations is seeking a hands-on Talent Acquisition Recruiter to support full-cycle recruiting across production and related roles in our NJ facility. You will partner with leadership, HR, and hiring managers to build a strong candidate pipeline and ensure a positive candidate experience.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, 2+ years in manufacturing recruiting, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent recruiting experience.
• 2+ years of recruiting in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment.
• Ability to recruit for hourly and salaried roles.
• Proficient sourcing and candidate evaluation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with leadership and HR to understand staffing needs.
• Recruit for production, technical, administrative, and professional roles.
• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews.
• Maintain timely communication with candidates.
• Build a strong candidate pipeline for current and future needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide updates.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Screening interviews

Candidate relationship-building

Communication

Multitasking / prioritization

Bilingual English/Spanish

Recruitment in manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Snack Innovations

Snack Innovations is a fast-growing consumer packaged goods company with a passion for better-for-you snacking and the parent brand behind Drizzilicious, Natural Endurance, Smart Fries, and Sunday Snacks. Operating as both a private label manufacturer and direct-to-consumer snack brand innovator, we’re rapidly expanding and looking for driven, entrepreneurial people to grow with us.

We are looking for builders and doers who thrive in agile, entrepreneurial environments and are comfortable creating structure where it does not yet exist. The ideal candidate has seen best-in-class operations and knows how to adapt that experience in a fast-moving setting.

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter is responsible for supporting the organization’s recruiting efforts by identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified talent across the manufacturing facility. Working closely with leadership, HR Manager, internal recruiting team, and hiring managers, this role will support the full-cycle recruitment process while helping build a strong pipeline of candidates to support current and future workforce needs.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on recruiter who enjoys building relationships, understands the importance of finding the right people for the right roles, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position will play an important role in creating a positive candidate experience while supporting the company’s continued growth.

Core Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Support the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding support
• Partner with leadership, the HR team, and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
• Recruit for a variety of positions within the manufacturing facility, including production, skilled trades, technical, administrative, and professional roles
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to evaluate qualifications, experience, and alignment with company culture
• Coordinate interview schedules and maintain timely communication with candidates throughout the process

Candidate Sourcing & Engagement

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, community partnerships, and other sourcing strategies
• Identify creative approaches to attract talent in a competitive labor market
• Build relationships with prospective candidates to support current and future hiring needs
• Provide a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with leadership, the HR team, and hiring managers to support staffing goals and workforce needs
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and provide guidance throughout the hiring process
• Provide updates on recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, and hiring progress
• Support employment branding and recruitment initiatives that strengthen the company’s ability to attract talent

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system
• Track recruiting metrics and provide insight into hiring trends and opportunities for improvementEnsure recruitment processes are consistent with company policies and applicable employment laws
• Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent recruiting experience considered
• 2+ years of recruiting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similar environment, food manufacturing preferred
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment processes
• Ability to effectively recruit for both hourly and salaried positions
• Strong sourcing skills with the ability to identify and engage qualified candidates
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus