Talent Acquisition Specialist

fgf brands; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Health & Welfare Benefits

Vision & Dental

401k matching

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FGF Brands in the United States is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own full lifecycle recruitment for corporate and manufacturing roles. You will partner with Talent & Development leaders to source, engage, and place top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of US recruiting experience in corporate and manufacturing settings, strong sourcing skills, and proficiency with ATS platforms (ICIMS preferred).

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of US recruitment experience in corporate and manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing for skilled trades (mechanics, production, QA, sanitation).
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and high-volume hiring.
• Eligibility to work in the US.
• Proficient with ATS systems (ICIMS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drive best practices in Talent Acquisition with T&D partners.
• Develop sourcing strategies using market intelligence.
• Source quality candidates via LinkedIn, Boolean searches, resume boards, events.
• Proactively recruit through social media and employee referrals.
• Build relationships with Hiring Leaders and candidates.
• Promote FGF as an employer of choice.
• Research recruiting trends and implement tools.
• Represent FGF with Pride, Passion, Enthusiasm.

Skills

Talent Sourcing

Recruitment

Talent Management

US Work Eligibility

Communication

Organization

Tools

ICIMS ATS

LinkedIn

Boolean Search

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

An Opportunity you Do-Nut want to miss!

To become the world's greatest baker, we need the world’s greatest team members

Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will report directly to the Manager, Talent and Development and will be part of the Talent & Development team. Responsible for the full life-cycle recruitment and selection process of a requisition by identifying and utilizing creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent for FGF for both corporate and manufacturing roles.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
• 401k matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with T&D Business Partners and Hiring Leaders to drive Best Practices in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
• Understand the recruitment marketplace and use current market intelligence to create sourcing strategies.
• Source quality candidates through LinkedIn, Boolean search string creation, keyword, and market research to support recruitment efforts.
• Proactively recruit candidates through social media; Job Fairs; Resume Boards; Direct Sourcing, FGF team member Referral Program; and other sources
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with Hiring Leaders.
• Build strong relationships with candidates, ensure optimal candidate experience, maintain communication throughout entire process and positively represent FGF as a potential employer of choice.
• Persuasively promote the FGF story and contribute to the building of our Best in Class Talent
• Research/make recommendations on the latest recruiting trends and tools to strive for efficiency and effectiveness in Talent Acquisition.
• Represent FGF at all times with Pride; Passion; Enthusiasm, and Commitment
• Utilize Recruitment Marketing Platforms: Implement and manage recruitment platforms to enhance the overall employer brand and attract passive candidates actively. (LinkedIn)
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sourcing: Explore and implement AI-driven tools and technologies to enhance candidate sourcing efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and uncovering hidden talent pools.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement in the recruitment process, proactively suggesting and implementing enhancements to streamline operations.
• Create and maintain talent pipelines through personal connection and marketing campaigns.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Talent Sourcing; Recruitment; and Talent Management in skilled trades
• Minimum of 2 -3 years' US recruitment experience within both corporate and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/requisitions and high-volume recruitment focusing on skilled trades (Mechanics, Production, operations, Sanitation and QA )
• Must be eligible to work for any employer in the US
• In-depth experience sourcing talent using a variety of tools and tactics.
• Experience with Talent Mapping/Pipeline building.
• Excellent organizational, communication and relationship management skills.
• Previous experience working with an ATS system (ICIMS preferred)
• Able to work independently to achieve sourcing goals, while also working collaboratively with team members to generate ideas for networking, strategic sourcing, and candidate mapping.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads and flatbreads.

As an innovative company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

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Job Family

Talent and Development

Job Level

B-HO