Operations Recruiter

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Job description

Talent Acquisition - Operations Recruiter

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus!

Wheeling, WV

OUR STORY

Based in Wheeling, WV, the Ziegenfelder Company is a private, family-owned frozen novelty manufacturer that focuses solely on producing the highest quality frozen ice novelties, commonly referred to as twin pops. We are the largest manufacturer of twin pops in the country with production facilities in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; and Denver, CO.

The Ziegenfelder Company has averaged solid double-digit growth for the past 15 years while growing our tribe from 60 employees in one facility with three production lines to over 300 employees across three facilities and 10 production lines. Core to our success has always been making the highest quality, best tasting products in the market and selling them to valued customers at the best possible price. The Ziegenfelder Company owns and produces the brand Budget Saver, as well as licensed and private labeled products for premiere retailers, such as Albertsons, Dollar General, Kroger, and Walmart. 24/7 operations in our three facilities, generates over 2.2 million pops per day.

Ziegenfelder's growth and success is clearly due to our dedicated tribe. We value integrity, creativity and innovation, and are committed to positively impacting our workforce and the communities in which we live and work.

OUR VISION

Growing together, revolutionizing our company, and bringing smiles to every home in America.

OUR MISSION

Making people smile with really cool treats.

OUR STRATEGY

Growing Better Together.

ZIEGGY ESSENTIALS - T.W.I.N.S.

Think Tribe First

Win by Always doing the Right Thing

Inspire Each Other

Nurture our Zieggy Economy

Serve Others

POSITION

As a Talent Acquisition - Operations Recruiter, you be an integral part of the People and Culture Team and will provide a positive, efficient, and high-touch experience for candidates and tribe members at all stages in the recruitment and hiring process (position development to new hire start and beyond). This position supports recruitment for all facilities where we conduct business to include Wheeling, WV, Denver, CO and Chino, CA. It is a high-volume recruiting role that primarily recruits and hires for hourly positions. This is a vital role for us! You will be an integral part of assuring only the highest quality candidates are hired into our company and that we provide an amazing candidate and new hire experience. This will ensure we crush our turnover and growth goals.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Ziegenfelder. Your skills of identifying and cultivating potential and increasing engagement will influence and motivate our Ziegenfelder tribe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Owning the entire operations recruiting process from staffing and needs assessment through offer and new hire start. Ensuring a best-in-class experience for every candidate involved.

Serving as the subject matter expert on all recruitment activities such as talent identification, reviewing resumes, creating job descriptions, sourcing, interviewing and talent selection.

Ensuring effective optimization of talent technologies such as applicant Tracking System and other talent/reporting systems.

Conducting weekly staffing meetings to assess operations recruitment needs in all three facilities where we conduct business.

Fostering relationships with hiring managers to understand and help define hiring needs and to create accurate job descriptions that reflect needs of the team and Ziegenfelder.

Administering a wide degree of creative sourcing and recruiting strategies to identify, select and pipeline top talent.

Creating and maintaining relationships with staffing agencies.

Expertly screening, assessing and recommending talent.

Providing guidance to hiring managers from initial position development to interviewing and through the offer stage.

Negotiating offers with final candidates by evaluating various employment factors such as job experience, education/training, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other pertinent data.

Consistently enhancing the employer brand of Ziegenfelder by leveraging social media channels, attending events, building relationships with local colleges, creating unique programs, and ensuring an amazing candidate experience.

Conducting 1 week-feedback/follow up with new hires.

Providing an efficient and high-quality, best-in-class candidate and employee experience at every stage of the recruitment process.

Supporting other People and Culture activities on an as needed basis.

LEADERSHIP COMPTENENCIES

Leaders at all levels and in all roles at Ziegenfelder strive to demonstrate leadership competencies. As Talent Acquisition Operations Recruiter, you will demonstrate:

Integrity: Is direct and truthful, is ethical in making decisions and speaks candidly about tough issues. Is open-minded and listens to tribe members at all levels. Is widely trusted by others and keeps confidences.

Self-awareness: Has an accurate picture of strengths and weaknesses and is willing to improve.

Accountability: Seeks to take responsibility before placing blame. Able to react when unexpected problems arise, and proactive in developing plans to prevent problems from reoccurring. Admits mistakes, owns failures and commits to deliver expectations and responsibilities.

Credibility: Makes decisions and problem solves based on regulations, facts, data and science. Clearly understands and communicates performance standards and expectations to others and is willing to hold self and others accountable to performance standards.

Commitment: Contributes maximum effort to support company initiatives and is tenacious when problem solving for the good of the tribe and organization. Willing to go above and beyond to support success for others and the company.

Teamwork: Focuses others' energy on common goals, priorities and problems. Seeks common ground in an effort to resolve conflicts. Works harmoniously with colleagues and departments.

Initiative: Works to identify and seize opportunities when they arise. Demonstrates initiative and is motivated to drive improvement. Skilled at original thought when evaluating problems and developing action plans. Able to consult with peers and third parties when additional expertise may be needed.

Values and gives feedback: Seeks out, responds to, shares, and uses feedback.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a leader who can work in a dynamic, fast-paced growing company and is able to work both autonomously, as well as collaboratively. You must have confidence in your expertise, confidence in the programs you build, and confidence in your ability to share and transfer your knowledge throughout our tribe.

Specific requirements include:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related discipline. Will substitute experience in lieu of education.

At least, 2+ years of full cycle recruiting experience or an equivalent combination of corporate recruiting / staffing agency experience.

At least 1 year of experience with recruiting technology such as an Applicant Tracking system.

A clear understanding of the recruiting process, pre-hire employment process, and the importance of the candidate experience and willingness to enhance processes to provide amazing experiences.

Strong background in creative sourcing and effective recruiting methods for a wide range of positions with various business areas and locations.

A passion for delivering positive results consistently.

A track record of personal accountability, strong work ethic, integrity, and proven organizational skills with attention to detail.

Knowledge of federal/state laws regarding employment and the ability to counsel hiring managers on the hiring process and laws associated with hiring

Agility to work in an ever changing and developing environment.

Ability to travel up to 15%.

Preferred location for this role is Wheeling, WV.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Standing or sitting up to 8 hours per day.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.

May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location