Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cafe Spice is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in New Windsor, NY to run full-cycle recruiting and drive effective hiring across all departments onsite.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for all open roles across both facilities and every department.
• Partner with hiring managers to shape job descriptions, define candidate profiles, and set recruiting timelines.
• Source candidates proactively using online platforms, networking, referrals, and industry events.
• Screen applicants, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates to confirm fit with role requirements and company culture.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, collect feedback, and support timely candidate communication.
• Track and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline strength, and hiring quality.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to support upcoming hiring needs.
• Ensure a consistent, positive experience for candidates throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably in manufacturing, food production, or operations-driven environments.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple open roles across different functions at the same time.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Proactive, results-driven approach to recruiting.

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Applicant tracking systems

Compensation

• USD 68,000 - 75,000 per year (yearly salary)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Growing company with opportunities for advancement
• Supportive HR team and leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce development