TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (FRONTLINE) - KATY, TX

Canteen North America; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen North America is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruiting for frontline and operations roles across multiple sites. You will screen large candidate volumes, coordinate with Hiring Managers, and drive efficient hiring processes while maintaining a strong candidate experience.

The role requires organizational prowess, excellent communication, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• 3+ years of Talent Acquisition and/or recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting high-volume frontline, operations, warehouse, manufacturing, transportation, or service positions preferred.
• Enjoys being on the phone to connect with candidates.
• Internal operations experience (e.g., Canteen CSM or DOM) is highly desirable.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel including spreadsheet creations and analytics.
• Comfortable learning and extensively using applicant tracking systems, including PeopleHub.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, self-directed, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for frontline and operations positions.
• Review 150–400 candidates per week and conduct 6–9 phone screens per day.
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate hiring activities for assigned locations.
• Schedule qualified candidates with Hiring Managers and provide interview notes and resumes.
• Monitor incoming applicants and respond quickly to qualified candidates.
• Partner with 15–30 Hiring Managers with varying needs.
• Develop knowledge of frontline roles through ride-alongs and field work.
• Maintain candidate statuses in PeopleHub.
• Coordinate pre-employment screening and background checks when required.
• Follow up with Hiring Managers for feedback and next steps.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes.
• Support hiring events, job fairs, acquisitions, and community recruitment.

Skills

Phone communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

PeopleHub

Excel

Job description

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth.

Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full‑cycle recruitment for high‑volume frontline and operations positions, including Route Drivers, Service Technicians, Order Builders, Attendants, and other operational roles as assigned.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and self‑directed, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment that involves a significant volume of repetitive tasks and activities.

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting for assigned frontline and operations positions.
• Review approximately 150–400 candidates per week and conduct approximately 6–9 phone screens per day.
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate hiring activities for assigned locations.
• Schedule qualified candidates directly with Hiring Managers and provide interview notes and resumes to support the interview process.
• Continuously monitor incoming applicants and respond quickly to qualified candidates.
• Partner effectively with 15–30 Hiring Managers with varying personalities, communication styles, and levels of interviewing experience.
• Develop firsthand knowledge of frontline positions through route rides, installations, service calls, and time spent working alongside warehouse and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate candidate statuses, notes, and recruitment activity in PeopleHub.
• Coordinate candidate communication and applicable pre‑employment screening, including background checks and drug screenings when required.
• Follow up with Hiring Managers after interviews to obtain timely feedback and determine candidate next steps.
• Identify opportunities to create, improve, and streamline recruiting processes.
• Support hiring events, job fairs, acquisitions, and community recruitment initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field required.
• 3+ years of Talent Acquisition and/or recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting high‑volume frontline, operations, warehouse, manufacturing, transportation, or service positions preferred.
• Enjoys being on the phone to connect with Candidates
• Internal operations experience, such as a Canteen CSM or DOM experience, is highly desirable.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel including spreadsheet creations and analytics
• Comfortable learning and extensively using applicant tracking systems, including PeopleHub.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and repetitive tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Reliable, self‑directed, and able to work independently.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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