Recruiter

This is a hybrid role, 2 days per week on-site at Maola Headquarters is Herndon, Virginia. Relocation assistance is not available.

Why you will love working at Maola: 

• Owned by a cooperative of family farmers who are passionate about cultivating sustainable dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.
• 100 years of dedicated stability and growth across 11 states.
• Competitive pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Time Off Provisions, and more, available no later than one month after hire.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

The Recruiter is responsible for high-volume recruiting across several facilities across the company.  This individual must be able to apply best practices in HR aligned with organizational policies and standards, as well as legal requirements.  This is a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, which requires an individual who can maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality while meeting the needs of the organization. 

As a recruiter, this individual will work to source and secure the best talent available.  The individual is responsible for ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting lifecycle; helping to build a strong employer brand; developing and executing a recruiting plan by studying the company's objectives and contractual obligations; and attracting high-performing, experienced candidates using multiple sources that build strong applicant resource channels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs routine tasks required in support of recruiting.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Performs full-cycle recruitment including advertisement, candidate sourcing, resume and application review, phone/video screening of qualified applicants, interviews and initiates employment offers.
• Identifies, explores, and executes effective tactics for sourcing and screening candidates.
• Builds and maintains talent pipelines within a line of business through targeted candidate relationship interactions.
• Manages multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and utilizes organizational skills.
• Participates in all aspects of recruiting efforts and talent acquisition.
• Manages candidate care, including answering inquiries and facilitating employee processes.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Work as the primary point of contact on special projects as needed.
• Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

 BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience recruiting for industrial roles and office roles in an organization with industrial operations. Experience in recruiting for manufacturing roles preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience recruiting in an organization that maintains EEO compliance.
• Experience with Federal & State employment laws compliance.
• Experience in HR business process and employee life cycle (Hire to Retire).
• At least 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Applicant Tracking System experience preferred.
• UKG highly preferred.
• Knowledge of analysis and reporting tools (BI/Dashboard).

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. 
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. 
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounter normal office environmental conditions.
• The noise level for the work environment would be considered in the moderate range (example: computers, printers, light traffic).

Maola Local Dairies, owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA), sustainably produces a full suite of nutritious dairy products through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.