Recruiting Specialist

Loffredo Fresh Foods; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Bi-Weekly pay or Daily Pay

Employee purchase program

Job summary

Loffredo Fresh Foods is seeking a Recruiting Specialist based in Des Moines, IA. You will lead full-cycle recruitment across our Midwest locations, collaborating with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and guide candidates from sourcing through offer and pre-employment steps.

You will create engaging postings, source through multiple channels, conduct screenings, coordinate interviews, and manage pre-employment requirements while enhancing the candidate experience and supporting the

Qualifications

• 2+ years in recruiting or HR-related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Independent work style with collaboration.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to assess candidate-role fit.
• Experience with ATS, job boards, recruiting platforms.
• Commitment to positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from opening to offer.
• Partner with managers to understand staffing needs.
• Create and maintain engaging job postings.
• Source candidates via boards, databases, referrals.
• Review applications and conduct screenings.
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communication.
• Provide managers with qualified candidates.
• Coordinate offers and explain benefits.
• Handle pre-employment requirements.
• Support CDL driver recruitment.
• Maintain candidate data in ATS.
• Communicate consistently with candidates.
• Track recruiting activity and outcomes.
• Identify challenges and develop solutions.
• Improve recruiting processes and resources.
• Stay current on recruiting trends.
• Support HR initiatives as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Candidate assessment

HR technology

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Full Time Professional Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, US

Job Title:Recruiting Specialist
Location: Des Moines, IA

Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Recruiting Specialistbased out of our Des MoinesHeadquarters.We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 5 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.

The Recruiting Specialist is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts across Loffredo Fresh Foods and its locations throughout the Midwest. This role partners closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand staffing needs, attract and identify qualified candidates, and guide candidates through the hiring process from initial sourcing through offer and pre-employment requirements. The HR Recruiter supports hiring across a wide range of positions, including hourly positions such as warehouse and CDL drivers, and other roles. This position also contributes to improving recruiting processes, strengthening the candidate experience, and supporting Loffredo Fresh Foods' overall talent strategy.

What we look for:

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and employees
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of open positions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leaders and team members
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee and candidate information
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to recruiting and problem-solving
• Ability to effectively assess candidates and identify alignment between their experience, skills, and the needs of the role
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, job boards, recruiting platforms, and other HR technology
• Commitment to providing a positive, professional, and consistent candidate experience

What you’ll do

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from job opening through offer acceptance and pre-employment completion
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, schedules, qualifications, and ideal candidate profiles
• Create and maintain accurate, engaging job postings across appropriate recruiting platforms
• Source candidates through job boards, applicant databases, direct outreach, referrals, and other recruiting channels
• Review applications and resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, including scheduling and candidate communication
• Provide hiring managers with qualified candidates and support them throughout the interview and selection process
• Facilitate offer processes and communicate offers, benefits information, and next steps to selected candidates
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, motor vehicle record checks, drug testing, and other applicable screening requirements
• Support CDL driver recruitment and ensure applicable hiring requirements and compliance processes are followed
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system
• Communicate consistently with candidates throughout the hiring process and provide a professional candidate experience
• Track recruiting activity, open positions, candidate progress, and hiring outcomes
• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to identify recruiting challenges and develop solutions
• Help improve and standardize recruiting processes, tools, interview practices, and hiring resources
• Stay current on recruiting trends, talent market conditions, and effective sourcing strategies
• Support additional HR initiatives and projects as needed

What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program