Talent Acquisition Specialist - KanPak - Penn Yan

KanPak® is your ultimate resource for beverages and desserts. From juices to coffee drinks to delicious blended ice cream treats, we’ll help you create the perfect product. Innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, superior customer service and the highest quality ingredients are all part of the mix.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled​ Talent Acquisition Specialist in our Penn Yan, NY location.

We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week. This opportunity will require flexibility to work early mornings and/or late evenings as required.

Main Functions:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success for the hourly workforce throughout the respective division(s). This will be achieved through employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources, building exceptional partnerships with internal customers and external sources, and contributing to the development of innovative and efficient recruiting ideas and processes.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Shift Times:

8am - 5pm

The starting compensation for this position is $58,000 / year.

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Responsibilities

• Assists with all facets of recruiting success including: posting and managing requisitions within an ATS, advertising job openings, reviewing and screening resumes, scheduling interviews and ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Thoroughly understands business operations and goals to ensure the division is continually fully staffed for current and future needs
• Builds strong partnerships with internal customers (operational leaders, hiring managers, human resources) through continuous and timely communication, accurate reporting and staffing success
• Administers pre-boarding items including background checks, drug screens, physicals, pre-boarding documents etc. and ensures all items are completed in a timely manner
• Contributes to building applicant sources by researching and contacting and partnering with community services, colleges, employment agencies, external recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport.
• Conducts and coordinates various job fairs and staffing events (virtual and in-person)
• Determines applicant qualifications by reviewing resumes and job requirements
• Arranges management interviews by coordinating schedules; arranges travel, lodging, and meals; escorting applicant to interviews; arranging community tours as required.
• Coordinates evaluations, assessments, and testing for candidates
• Contributes to a positive candidate experience with follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruiting status via phone and email
• Contributes to the development and/or enhancement of recruiting processes by identifying opportunities, proposing creative ideas and implementing solutions
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Responsible for facilitating and aiding recruiting process development and success for salaried roles throughout respective regions and divisions.
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

Performance Categories

• Division is nearly/fully staffed at all times
• Operational leaders are kept abreast of recruiting activity
• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Recruitment and retention of workforce to meet GSF’s staffing needs
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Internal customer satisfaction as well as positive candidate experience

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:

2 to 4 years in a recruiting role dedicated to high volume, hourly workforce recruiting

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Full life cycle recruiting (J)
• High volume, hourly workforce recruiting
• Regulations with the DOL, EEOC and OFCCP. (B)
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and persuade across all levels of the organization, exercising a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact and diplomacy to accomplish objectives. (J)
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines. (J)
• Proven ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency based, stress etc.) (J)
• Hands on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference check etc.) (B)
• Familiarity with HR databases, applicant tracking systems (B)
• Strong decision making skills (J)
• Employment

Skill and ability to:

• Communicate consistently and effectively across various teams and levels within the company
• Be exceptionally self-motivated, independent and productive
• Provide a high level of customer service to our internal customers
• Build excellent rapport with leaders throughout the company
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

Work environment: Will be required to spend the majority of time on his or her feet as work typically includes prolonged standing and walking in a fast-paced environment. Typical motions include repetitive hand and arm movements, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, crouching and kneeling. Responsible for moving and lifting an average of 10-20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of greater than 50 pounds. May be exposed to various allergens. Work takes place indoors near hot equipment and requires the safe and proper handling of cleaning equipment and supplies, including chemicals and hand tool. This position requires working at elevated heights and using motorized equipment such as a pallet jack, forklift, or scissors lift (training will be provided).

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.

KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Talent acquisition: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Penn Yan, NY 14527 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000