Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Golden State Foods
Burleson TX 76028 US
Description
About Golden State Foods
Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, serving more than 125,000 restaurants and stores in over 40 countries. With core businesses in liquid products, protein, produce, and logistics, GSF is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional service.
Founded in 1947, GSF has a long history of living its Values and Creed focusing on integrity, respect, trust, and helping others. Our associates are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in fostering a culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and doing what’s right for our customers, our communities, and each other.
About the Role
The Talent Acquisition Recruiter is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success for the hourly workforce at our Burleson, TX facility. This will be achieved by using traditional and innovative sourcing strategies, building strong partnerships with internal leaders, and contributing to the development of efficient, scalable recruiting processes.
Essential Functions
- Leads all facets of recruiting success, including posting and managing requisitions within the ATS, advertising openings, reviewing and screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate experience
- Fully understands business operations and staffing needs to ensure the division remains fully staffed for current and future requirements
- Builds strong partnerships with internal customers (operations, hiring managers, HR) through consistent communication, accurate reporting, and effective staffing results
- Assists with administering pre-boarding items (background checks, drug screens, physicals, onboarding documents) and ensures timely completion
- Develops applicant pipelines by partnering with community organizations, colleges, employment agencies, external recruiters, and online talent platforms
- Leads and participates in job fairs and staffing events (in-person and virtual)
- Assesses applicant qualifications by reviewing resumes and job requirements
- Manages evaluations, assessments, and testing for candidates
- Ensures a strong candidate experience through timely follow-up and communication
- Contributes to improving recruiting workflows by identifying opportunities, proposing creative solutions, and supporting implementation
- Maintains current knowledge by participating in learning opportunities and networking
- Supports salaried recruiting as needed within respective regions and divisions
- Coordinates management interviews, including scheduling, travel arrangements, lodging, meals, and community tours when required
- Performs other related duties as needed
Performance Categories
- Division is fully or nearly fully staffed at all times
- Meets or exceeds staffing KPIs (time-to-fill, percent staffed, etc.)
- Operational leaders are consistently updated on recruiting activity
- Productivity and quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
- Recruitment and retention outcomes align with GSF staffing needs
- Strong teamwork within HR and across departments
- Positive internal customer and candidate experience
Education / Certification
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Experience
- 3 to 7 years of recruiting experience focused on high-volume, hourly workforce recruiting (manufacturing preferred)
- Full life-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience with DOL, EEOC, and OFCCP compliance
- Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Experience with a variety of interview styles (structured, behavioral, competency-based, etc.)
- Familiarity with HR databases and applicant tracking systems
- Strong decision-making ability
Skills and Abilities
- Communicate consistently and effectively across teams and organizational levels
- Work independently, be self-motivated, and remain productive
- Provide exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders
- Build strong rapport and trust with leaders throughout the company
- Demonstrate alignment with GSF’s Values and Creed
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $70,000 – $75,000
At Golden State Foods, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our success. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, including:
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, bereavement, jury duty), subject to eligibility
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
- Health and Dependent Care FSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional voluntary insurance options (Accident, Legal, Life)
- Retirement plan
- Associate development through tuition reimbursement, virtual coursework, and classroom-based training opportunities
Equal Opportunity Statement
Golden State Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
GSF will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.