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Executive Corporate Recruiter

Golden State Foods
Golden State Foods Salary
Irvine, CA Other
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

About The Job

Golden State Foods is seeking an Executive Recruiter with a deep passion for sourcing, attracting, and securing top-tier talent for senior-level positions for our corporate and manufacturing business. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future leadership of our organization by bringing in exceptional leaders to propel our business forward. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in salaried / exempt recruitment, outstanding relationship-building abilities, and understand the need to act with a sense of urgency. While the primary focus is on exempt roles, this position is perfect for a collaborative team player who is ready to assist with recruitment efforts at all levels as needed.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and negotiating offers for exempt level roles.
  • Partner with senior leadership and HR teams to understand the hiring needs, define role expectations, and assist in developing tailored recruitment strategies.
  • Deliver a smooth, high-quality candidate experience, ensuring consistent communication and thoughtful engagement.
  • Manage structured, organized interview processes, including kickoffs, calibrations, debriefs, and offer alignment.
  • Build and maintain strong leadership pipelines to support current and future organizational needs across food service, manufacturing, operations, and related industries.
  • Use talent analytics and market insights to guide search strategies and influence stakeholder decisions.
  • Manage relationships with external search firms and recruitment partners when necessary.
  • Uphold Golden State Foods' values and commitment to diversity and inclusion in all recruitment activities

What You'll Need

  • 5 years in high touch salaried recruitment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
  • Internal corporate hiring recruitment experience required. Agency recruitment experience preferred
  • Proven track record managing multiple executive searches simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, challenge assumptions, and drive decisions using data and market insight.
  • Strong direct sourcing skills: research, mapping target companies, engaging passive talent, and building long-term relationships.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • High level of discretion and professionalism
  • Ability to act with a sense of urgency to ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience

What You’ll Get

  • People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
  • Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
  • People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
  • Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
  • Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $125,000 DOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Golden State Foods values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected, supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form, strengthens our team and our communities.

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000

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