Talent Acquisition Manager

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

The Talent Acquisition Manager provides leadership and execution for the full recruiting cycle for Aspire Bakeries within a defined region supporting our Bakeries. The Manager partners with HRBP's, Hiring Managers, Bakery Directors and leaders within the region on recruiting, sourcing, selecting, and hiring diverse new talent across the region within the scope of OFCCP regulations. The Manager will develop and implement strategies to streamline the recruitment process and increase recruiting efficiency, as well as manage the actual execution of the sourcing and recruitment process.

Accountabilities:

• Manage the regional recruitment process for internal and external efforts supporting multiple locations


• Provide recruitment support and guidance to hiring managers and HR Business Partners


• Engage managers with hiring and employment data around candidate pipeline availability, market compensation trends, sourcing, interview and selection tools


• Develop a regional recruitment strategy focused on job posting optimization, recruiting marketing development, digital and non-digital social media marketing, comprehensive recruitment campaign planning


• Partner with HR and business leaders to support workforce planning efforts in identifying future talent needs


• Develop and execute effective regional sourcing strategies to build a solid talent pipeline for current and future open roles within the organization


• Drive the effective use of the applicant tracking system to track and manage applicants through an OFCCP compliant recruitment and selection process


• Develop a strategy to drive improvement of the candidate experience and manage candidate communities

Qualifications:

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree is required.


• At least 7 years of experience in strategic talent acquisition role is required. Experience in the food manufacturing or CPG industry is preferred.


• Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including requirements for federal contractors (e.g., OFCCP compliance).


• Proven sourcing expertise including knowledge and practical experience with recruitment tools including applicant tracking system(s), Indeed, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.


• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a proven record of collaboration cross-functionally.


• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills with a consistent record of delivering results.


• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to work well under pressure and in challenging situations.


• Proficiency with MS Office, SuccessFactors, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Smart Sourcing is preferred.


• Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, local and provincial employment laws and regulations.


• Required travel: 0-25%

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Company-paid life insurance


• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave


• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program


• Flexible Spending:


• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:
We value your hard work and dedication. That’s why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.


• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.


• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.