SUMMARY
The Corporate Recruiter is responsible for the full-cycle recruitment and staffing process for all assigned positions across Restaurant Depot, including Corporate, Regional Operations Management, and Branch Management roles. This is an individual contributor position with sole responsibility for recruiting activities within the assigned scope. The Corporate Recruiter independently manages all aspects of the recruiting process from workforce planning discussions through candidate onboarding and serves as the primary liaison between hiring managers and candidates.
The Corporate Recruiter is expected to proactively develop talent pipelines, maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, and ensure critical positions are filled with high-quality candidates who contribute to the long-term success of the organization.
As a condition of employment, the Corporate Recruiter must devote their professional recruiting efforts exclusively to Restaurant Depot and may not engage in recruiting, talent acquisition consulting, candidate placement, advisory services, or similar employment-related activities for any other company, individual, or organization without prior written approval from the Company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Manage all aspects of the recruiting process for Corporate, Regional Operations Management, and Branch Management positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, organizational needs, and candidate profiles.
• Develop recruiting strategies and sourcing plans for each open position.
• Source candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, social media platforms, direct outreach, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct resume reviews, candidate screenings, and preliminary interviews.
• Coordinate interviews and communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Facilitate offer preparation, negotiations, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records, applicant tracking systems, and reporting.
Talent Pipeline Development
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key leadership and hard-to-fill positions.
• Establish ongoing relationships with potential future candidates.
• Develop recruiting resources that reduce dependence on external search firms and recruiting agencies.
Hiring Manager Partnership
• Serve as the primary recruiting contact for hiring managers.
• Provide guidance regarding labor market conditions, candidate availability, and recruiting best practices.
• Ensure timely communication throughout the recruiting process.
Administrative Responsibilities
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate travel when necessary.
• Prepare recruiting reports and staffing updates.
• Maintain candidate files and employment documentation.
• Perform all clerical and administrative tasks associated with recruiting activities.
Performance Expectations
Success in this role will be measured by:
• Maintaining approved staffing levels across assigned positions.
• Quality of hires.
• Retention of newly hired employees.
• Time required to fill approved vacancies.
• Reduction in external recruiting and search firm expenses.
• Hiring manager satisfaction.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting
• Proven success in:
o Sourcing, screening, and hiring quality candidates.
o Managing multiple searches and filling open positions in a timely manner.
o Building talent pipelines and partnering with hiring managers.
o Retaining new hires and reducing reliance on external recruiters.
• Prior experience with food distribution is preferred.