Site Recruiter

The Site Recruiter role at Southern Foodservice Management supports the Fort Lee operation from the onsite Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia location. The position manages full-cycle recruitment for a large, fast-paced workforce, develops sourcing strategies, partners with hiring managers and Corporate HR, and guides onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt positions across the Fort Lee operation.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and Corporate HR to identify staffing needs, define candidate qualifications, and craft recruiting strategies.
• Develop, post, and manage job advertisements across job boards, social media, and other recruiting channels.
• Source active and passive candidates through online platforms, professional networks, referrals, and community outreach efforts.
• Review resumes and perform initial screenings to assess qualifications, experience, and fit for available roles.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain clear communication throughout the hiring process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Work with hiring managers to evaluate candidates and provide selection recommendations.
• Extend verbal offers and manage the offer process with selected candidates.
• Maintain a continuous pipeline of qualified candidates for frequently filled and hard-to-fill positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting in a high-volume environment with multiple simultaneous openings.
• Experience sourcing candidates through online platforms, job boards, social media, and community outreach.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Technologies

Key tools include Paylocity and the Microsoft Office suite.

Community Outreach and Recruiting Events

• Represent Southern Foodservice Management at job fairs, hiring events, military transition programs, career fairs, and community workforce initiatives.
• Develop relationships with local workforce development agencies, educational institutions, military transition offices, and community organizations.
• Plan and execute hiring events designed to attract qualified candidates.

Applicant Tracking and Onboarding Support

• Utilize Paylocity and other recruiting tools to manage candidate activity, track recruitment metrics, and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure applicant and hiring data are entered accurately and maintained in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Initiate the onboarding process for new hires and coordinate with Human Resources staff to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• Monitor pre-employment requirements and communicate onboarding expectations to new hires.

Reporting and Compliance

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and contract-related employment regulations.
• Ensure recruitment practices support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action objectives where applicable.
• Track and report recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, applicant flow, and hiring trends.
• Recommend process improvements to increase recruiting efficiency and effectiveness.

Other Duties

• Support Human Resources initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Assist with retention-focused recruiting strategies and workforce planning efforts.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Human Resources department and staffing needs.

Southern Foodservice Management Culture

• Our team embraces a philosophy of delivering something extra to guests and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and respectful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Arrives on time and in proper uniform, including required shoes, black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a smile.
• Understands role responsibilities and shows a drive to learn and develop new skills.
• Fosters a fun, efficient work environment with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience recruiting for foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, military, government contract, or large workforce environments.
• Experience using Paylocity Recruiting and Onboarding modules.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance requirements.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, AIRS, or similar) preferred.

Compensation

Annual salary: USD 65,000.