Site Recruiter in FORT LEE, Virginia at Southern Foodservice Management Inc

Southern Foodservice Management is seeking an experienced, high-energy Recruiter to support the staffing needs of our Fort Lee operation. This position is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for a large, fast-paced workforce. The Recruiter will develop sourcing strategies, build candidate pipelines, partner closely with hiring managers, and ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume recruiting environments, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously while maintaining quality hiring standards. Experience utilizing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), preferably Paylocity, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for exempt and non-exempt positions across the Fort Lee operation.
• Partner with hiring managers and Corporate HR to identify staffing needs, establish candidate qualifications, and develop recruiting strategies.
• Create, post, and manage job advertisements on various job boards, social media platforms, and other recruiting channels.
• Source active and passive candidates through online recruiting platforms, networking, referrals, and community outreach efforts.
• Conduct resume reviews and initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications, experience, and fit for available positions.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Facilitate communication throughout the hiring process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate candidates and make selection recommendations.
• Extend verbal offers and coordinate the offer process with selected candidates.
• Maintain a continuous pipeline of qualified candidates for frequently filled and hard-to-fill positions.

Community Outreach and Recruiting Events

• Represent Southern Foodservice Management at job fairs, hiring events, military transition programs, career fairs, and community workforce initiatives.
• Develop relationships with local workforce development agencies, educational institutions, military transition offices, and community organizations.
• Plan and execute hiring events designed to attract qualified candidates.

Applicant Tracking and Onboarding Support

• Utilize Paylocity and other recruiting tools to manage candidate activity, track recruitment metrics, and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure applicant and hiring data is entered accurately and maintained in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Initiate the onboarding process for new hires and coordinate with Human Resources staff to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• Monitor pre-employment requirements and communicate onboarding expectations to new hires.

Reporting and Compliance

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and contract-related employment regulations.
• Ensure recruitment practices support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action objectives where applicable.
• Track and report recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, applicant flow, and hiring trends.
• Recommend process improvements to increase recruiting efficiency and effectiveness.

Other Duties

• Support Human Resources initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Assist with retention-focused recruiting strategies and workforce planning efforts.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Human Resources department and operational staffing needs.

Southern Foodservice Management’s Culture

• We have a philosophy for each and every one on our service team to give something extra. A Southern Foodservice Management employee:
• Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members.
• Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE.
• Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills.
• Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting in a high-volume environment with multiple simultaneous openings.
• Experience sourcing candidates through online platforms, job boards, social media, and community outreach.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting for foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, military, government contract, or large workforce environments.
• Experience using Paylocity Recruiting and Onboarding modules.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance requirements.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, AIRS, or similar) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage a high-volume requisition load while maintaining quality hiring standards.
• Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to build partnerships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to analyze recruiting data and adjust sourcing strategies to meet staffing goals.

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 20lbs
• Posture: Sitting 80%, Standing 10%, Walking 10%
• Movement of objects: Occasional
• Heavy lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling
• Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Frequent
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent
• Typing: Frequent
• Reading: Frequent

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