GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Recruiter anticipates and meets the evolving staffing needs of Dole Fresh Vegetable departments by developing and implementing strategic recruitment methods to recruit diverse talent for the assigned Value-Added facility. 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Partners with HR and executives to track and report key metrics to forecast and develop plans for key staffing initiatives. Leverages this and other recruitment data in partnership with HR leadership to increase recruiting efficiency. • Manages full cycle recruiting process to meet the various staffing goals across all levels within assigned DFV facility. Creates and implements strategies to attract passive job seekers and to tap into new talent pools to proactively anticipate staffing demands. • Partners with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria. • Creates and documents quality interview processes that ensure hiring managers and interview teams are leveraging best-practice behavioral and situational questions to uncover evidence of skills, fit, track record, and motivators – all required to predict success. • Manages job advertisements on various internal and external online and community platforms and maintains compliance with Dole messaging and branding.  • Adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations governing the employment process; keeps applicant files in good order for applicant tracking purposes.  • Reviews and evaluates candidate’s work history, education, training, and other qualifications against role and hiring manager requirements.  • Responsible for partnering with Operations, IT, and HR to assist with providing a positive new hire experience for employees.  • Develops strong relationships and partners with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR to maximize effectiveness of recruiting processes. • Responsible for timely follow up communication with the respective hiring managers and candidates to ensure overall satisfaction of recruitment process. • Actively participates in all staffing related activities and engage in cross functional projects. • Develops and implements search strategies that include vendor selection process and performance metrics for all searches.  • Responsible for assisting with employee relations matters and investigations.  • Assist with monthly and annual training for hourly employees • Work as a back-up conducting annual training meetings and new hire orientation • Other HR related duties as assigned.