Kinder’s is seeking an experienced SENIOR RECRUITER who is passionate about being part of a team of hard-working people focused on bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere.

We are a fast-growing company working hard to bring amazing flavor solutions that are as exciting and delicious as they are simple to use to our consumers whether they are experienced cooks or first-timers in the kitchen. We are obsessed with quality and are 100% committed to being the most innovative company in any market we serve. Our mission is to bring awesome flavor to consumers whenever and wherever they are looking for it and whatever for they are looking for it in (seasonings, sauces, gravy, marinades, or anything else we can come up with). We have experienced tremendous growth over the last 5 years, but we think we are just getting started. We love our consumers and are fired up to be part of their flavor journey. And we need more great folks to help us continue to raise the bar for what they think is even possible in their own kitchens.

Today, we have over 100 products sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and many more. While we have been around for over 75 years, we have experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and are now a top 5 brand in the U.S. in multiple flavor categories including seasoning blends, BBQ sauce, and wing sauce. To keep our momentum rolling, we need more passionate flavor advocates and builders to come and join our team and help us reach every kitchen across the U.S. and maybe even the world.

How you'll have an impact at Kinder’s:

As a Senior Recruiter at Kinder's, you will be instrumental in driving our talent acquisition strategy from start to finish. This role demands a proactive approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to seamlessly manage the entire recruiting process, including pipeline development and ATS management. You'll play a key role in shaping our workforce and ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Lead the entire recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.
• Hiring Strategy Development: Create and refine our hiring “playbook” to reflect our values and attract top talent.
• Leadership Collaboration: Partner with the leadership team to build and scale high-performing teams.
• Process Optimization: Develop and implement efficient processes to support our fast-paced, high-growth environment, enabling scalable recruitment efforts.
• Metrics and Reporting: Track and report on recruitment metrics to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a world-class candidate experience through every interaction.

What You Bring:

• Experience: 8-10 years of experience in recruiting.
• Results-Driven: Demonstrate a proven track record of meeting hiring goals and forming positive relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Flexibility: Be adaptable and willing to work outside of regular business hours when necessary.
• Communication: Exhibit excellent professional communication skills.
• Passion: A genuine passion for recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and other relevant tools.
• Education: BA/BS Degree.
• Independence: Ability to lead and manage recruiting efforts independently.
• Office Presence: Willingness to be in our Walnut Creek office 4-5 days per week.

Things About the Way We Work:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Posted On: Tuesday, July 23, 2024