Recruiting Manager

Kalon Executive Search for Nutraceuticals, VMS and wellness CPG; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalon Executive Search is a specialized executive search firm serving nutraceutical, CPG, and wellness companies. We are hiring a Recruiting Manager to run a full desk: business development and candidate work, end to end.

The role requires prior agency experience and is full-desk / full-cycle recruiting. You will source, interview, and place candidates while coordinating with founders and executives in a boutique environment, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekend work when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-cycle recruiting with a regional or national staffing firm.
• Genuine interest in health, wellness, supplements, and CPG.
• Comfort in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with ATS/CRM and Claude and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Identify industry-specific clients and build relationships with founders and executives.
• Source and qualify candidates for retained and contingency searches.
• Review resumes and conduct phone and video interviews.
• Prepare candidates for interviews, manage communication, and extend offers.
• Coordinate new-hire paperwork and background checks.
• Keep client and candidate records current in our CRM.
• Hit weekly and monthly placement goals.
• Partner with hiring managers so searches stay on pace.
• Support other projects in a fast-moving boutique environment.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Agency recruiting

Communication

Organization

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or related field

Tools

ATS/CRM

Claude

Outlook

Job description

Are you an experienced agency recruiter who wants to work in wellness, nutraceuticals, and better-for-you CPG - not just any desk?

Kalon Executive Search is a specialized executive search firm serving nutraceutical, CPG, and wellness companies. We are hiring a Recruiting Manager to run a full desk: business development and candidate work, end to end.

Requirement:

Previous agency experience. This is full-desk / full-cycle recruiting.

What you’ll do:

• Identify industry-specific clients and build relationships with founders and executives
• Source and qualify candidates for retained and contingency searches
• Review resumes and conduct phone and video interviews
• Prepare candidates for interviews, manage communication, and extend offers
• Coordinate new-hire paperwork and background checks
• Keep client and candidate records current in our CRM
• Hit weekly and monthly placement goals
• Partner with hiring managers so searches stay on pace
• Support other projects in a fast-moving boutique environment

What we’re looking for:

• Genuine interest in health, wellness, supplements, and CPG (growing, wholesale, and retail)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related field preferred
• Comfort in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment
• Minimum 1 year of full-cycle recruiting with a regional or national staffing firm
• Clear command of the full recruitment lifecycle
• Proficiency with ATS/CRM and Claude and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and follow-through
• Flexibility for a Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional weekend work when a search requires it

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 base + uncapped commission and full benefits.

All inquiries are confidential. We will not use your information for any other purpose.

Kalon Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.