The Talent Acquisition Manager will be located at the company's Harlem River Yard – NYC headquarters, reporting to the Head of People. The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for providing the highest level of staffing services to FreshDirect. This individual will lead a team which performs full end-to-end recruiting and maintain excellent relations with senior leaders and hiring managers, candidates, staffing agencies and the community at-large. The position requires a wide degree of creativity, near and long-term recruiting vision, leadership abilities and business understanding.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with hiring managers at all levels from various departments within FreshDirect to develop, plan and execute a workforce planning strategy.
• Provides leadership, coaching and career development to the Talent Acquisition team.
• Provides expertise in specific areas of talent acquisition including, but not limited to: workforce planning, candidate experience, recruitment KPIs, sourcing, diversity and inclusion, process improvement, and technology enhancements.
• Conduct regular follow-up meetings with business line leaders to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
• Responsible for coaching business leaders around talent acquisition hiring practices; ensure hiring managers are trained on interview skills and service level agreements commitments.
• Research, recommend, and implement new and innovative sourcing avenues for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Manages staffing agency vendors and negotiates vendor contracts, including job boards.
• Partner with employer branding specialist to create brand awareness and reputation in the internal and external talent marketplace.
• Optimize recruiting ATS workflows to improve effectiveness and productivity.
• Lead and/or participate in projects and initiatives related to talent acquisition.

Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience recruiting in a high-volume field.
• Prior experience leading a team of recruiters.
• Experience in a fast-paced Human Resources environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent interviewing and active listening skills.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting based job boards, applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and creative sourcing techniques.
• Capacity to prioritize work and address time sensitive matters.
• Working knowledge of employment laws.
• Critical thinking skills.

Who is FreshDirect:

In 2023, FreshDirect officially become a part of the Getir family! This strategic partnership combines FreshDirect's diverse product portfolio and expansive customer base with Getir's renowned expertise in ultrafast grocery delivery and cutting-edge technology.

Getir, well-known for its lightning-fast grocery delivery services, is set to enhance FreshDirect's infrastructure with its technological prowess. By leveraging Getir's rapid delivery approach, FreshDirect aims to redefine the future of grocery delivery in the United States.

Why choose FreshDirect?

We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.

Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:

• A flexible and generous paid time off plan
• 20% off at freshdirect.com and significant markdowns at our employee market
• 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
• Regular events and barbecues for employees

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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.