Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistHawaiian Host Group • Honolulu, HI, US
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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Hawaiian Host Group • Honolulu, HI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
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Job Description
Job Description
Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.
Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to premium treats. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.
We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.
That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Talent Management, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting full-cycle recruitment efforts, strategic talent initiatives, and department operations across all entities within Hawaiian Host Group. This role is expected to independently manage sourcing, recruiting, screening, and hiring quality candidates who embody our core values and demonstrate the attributes to be successful at our company. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist collaborates closely with the Talent Management team and cross-functional partners to ensure an efficient and high-quality candidate and onboarding experience. This person must demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills and serve as a Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) brand ambassador throughout all touchpoints of the hiring journey.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Must have experience with full-cycle recruitment and hiring processes – qualifying positions; sourcing/screening/interviewing/selection of candidates; hiring, onboarding, etc. Must be able to independently manage requisitions and partner with hiring managers and department heads.
- As an internal brand ambassador, Talent Acquisition team members are responsible for conducting new hire orientations that are informative, engaging, and energize new employees on their first day.
- Proficient use of an ATS, HRIS, and Recruitment Marketing tools. Must have a proven track record of experience within the Applicant Tracking System to post open positions, filter through candidates, screen applications, gather and document candidate feedback, disposition candidates, extend offers, and initiate onboarding paperwork, background checks and reference checks. Expected to help optimize system usage and support reporting and analysis.
- Must be able to source and find top performing candidates that are qualified for the open positions. Must be able to use multiple sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles. Expected to proactively build pipelines and advise on sourcing strategies.
- Will be responsible for reviewing employment applications and background check reports.
- Must be able to build and maintain internal/external partnerships and networks. Expected to represent Talent Acquisition in cross-functional meetings and with external partners.
- Attend career and college fairs, and special hiring events. May also lead planning and coordination for select events.
- Assist in the new hire onboarding process – including required paperwork, technology and communications set up, new hire announcements, first week schedule, parking logistics, new hire gift sets, seating arrangements, etc.
- Ongoing special projects and research opportunities as assigned.
- Other work-related duties as assigned.
- Regular attendance is required for the position.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field) and at least four (4) years of work experience in recruitment; or equivalent experience. Experience in a senior-level or lead recruiting role is preferred.
- Demonstrated success in independently managing the full recruitment lifecycle across a wide range of functions, levels, and business units.
- Familiarity with recruitment technology (e.g., ATS, Recruitment Marketing, etc.) and ability to support optimization and reporting needs.
- Experience with a variety of employee sourcing (e.g., social media, networking, etc.).
- Strong understanding of labor law and compliance practices throughout the recruitment process.
- Ability to show excellent communication (clear written and verbal) through email, phone, and collaborative technologies like Microsoft Teams or similar.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening, caring, motivation, responsibility, and collaboration.
- Must be able to show the ability to multi-task and pivot priorities according to business needs.
- Must be able to show a history of organization, meeting deadlines on time and quick solutioning and problem solving.
- Lifting less than 25 pounds; carrying less than 25 pounds; bending; stooping; crouching; overhead reaching; grasping; standing; walking; stair climbing; forward reaching; sitting; finger dexterity; vision; hearing; eye-hand-foot coordination.
- The position requires written communication to outside trade persons/vendors; visiting/working at different worksites; talking to customers; written communication to co-workers; written communication to outside trade persons/vendors; talking on the phone; responding to written or verbal requests of vendors; talking to co-workers; receiving written instructions; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; receiving verbal instructions; writing/composing written language; reading.
- Work environment characteristics 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.
- 1) While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment but may be exposed to weather conditions while traveling.
- 2) The noise level in the work environment is usually light.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Sick Leave
- Company‑paid life & disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee product discounts
Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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