Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cafe Spice; Town of New Windsor (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafe Spice, a growing food manufacturing facility in New York, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment across all departments and our two facilities. You will partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, source qualified candidates, and manage the end-to-end hiring process with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing or operations, strong interviewing and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ATS and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter).

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across all departments and facilities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and timelines.
• Source candidates via online platforms, networking, referrals, and events.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate applicants for fit with role and culture.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and ensure timely communication.
• Maintain recruitment metrics, pipeline strength, and hiring quality.
• Build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future needs and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Interviewing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About Us

We are a rapidly growing food manufacturing facility dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. We are looking for a skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our growth by sourcing and hiring top-tier talent across all departments.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead and execute recruitment strategies that attract top-tier talent across all departments. This individual will partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, source qualified candidates, and manage the end-to-end hiring process, focusing on efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for all open positions across both facilities and all departments.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, define candidate profiles, and establish recruiting timelines.
• Proactively source candidates through online platforms, networking, referrals, and industry events.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate applicants to ensure a strong fit with both role requirements and company culture.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, gather feedback, and ensure timely communication throughout the process.
• Maintain and report on recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline strength, and hiring quality.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future hiring needs.Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, preferably in a manufacturing, food production, or operations-driven environment.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple openings across various functions simultaneously.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• A proactive, results-driven approach to hiring.

Why Join Us?

• Growing company with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Supportive HR team and leadership
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on workforce development