About Quirch Foods

In business for over 50 years, Quirch Foods is a global distributor and exporter of fresh and frozen food products with a unique focus on ethnic cultures. We service our customers from 5 distribution centers strategically located in the United States. We have consistently been ranked among the top 50 exporters in the US and are one of the largest importers of seafood. Our customers include independent grocers, chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, cruise lines, restaurants and food processors/manufacturers. We have an extensive product list with over 8,000 SKU's and carry niche brands such as Panamei, Mambo and Chiquita along with national brands like Tyson, IBP, Excel, JBS, Iowa Premium, Smithfield, Dietz & Watson, along with many others. We are headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Quirch is a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners, a leading mid-market private equity fund based in New York City, which partnered with the Executive Team to capitalize on Quirch Foods’ record of excellence and to grow it decisively beyond its current business.

Position Summary:
Quirch Foods is seeking an experienced Recruiter to recruit, interview, screen candidates, and refer job candidates for job openings by performing the duties below. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is seeking growth opportunities within the Human Resources department. Responsible for, among other things, developing, implementing, and evaluating orientation and onboarding process.

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

• Confers with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills
• Write job descriptions and job postings and review and edits job descriptions and postings
• Develops recruitment programs, budgets, and collateral to attract applicants and to fill specific job openings
• Develop and maintain network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates
• Initiate contact with possible qualified candidates for specific job openings
• Review applications and interview applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements, and to provide information about the organization and position
• Screen and refer candidates for additional interviews with others in organization
• Develop recruitment programs, budgets, and collateral, such as brochures about the organization and its opportunities
• Writes and places job advertising in various media
• Makes public presentations at schools, organizations, and job fairs regarding the organization and opportunities
• Works with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates
• Utilizes Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates
• Provides information on company facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants
• Arranges travel and lodging for out-of-town applicants.
• Performs reference and background checks on applicants
• Coordinates communications with applicants
• Files and maintains employment records for future references
• Provide administrative support and coordination to HR department
• Monitor key HR metrics, including time-to-fill, time-to-hire, and source of hire
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation
• Staying current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or business related
• A minimum of 1-year HR or recruiting experience
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
• High Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organization skills
• This position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan
• 401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time off
• Employee Discounts

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired compensation?
• Are you bilingual (English and Spanish)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77055: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77055