Talent Acquisition Partner

Real Cold is seeking an onsite Talent Acquisition Partner in Polk City, FL to own full-cycle hourly recruiting and build strong, compliant hiring pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly positions, from requisition approval through offer acceptance and onboarding
• Review all new applicants within 24 hours and promptly disposition candidates in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Source qualified candidates using job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, community outreach, and other recruiting channels
• Conduct proactive outreach to passive candidates via phone calls, text messaging, email, and social media
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs
• Screen resumes and conduct phone interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and ensure timely communication throughout the process
• Extend employment offers and manage pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screenings, and onboarding obligations
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, workforce planning, and position requirements
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers on recruiting activity, candidate pipeline status, and hiring progress
• Maintain accurate, timely candidate records and recruiting activity in the ATS
• Prepare and distribute weekly recruiting reports to leadership
• Conduct outreach to temporary associates eligible for conversion and work with operations leaders to identify conversion opportunities
• Develop recruiting strategies to attract qualified hourly talent in competitive labor markets
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, community events, workforce development programs, and industry networking opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with local colleges, universities, technical/trade schools, military transition programs, and workforce development organizations to support early-career pipelines
• Coordinate and participate in campus recruiting activities including career fairs, classroom presentations, internships, and apprenticeships
• Partner with community organizations, workforce boards, veterans’ organizations, and local employment agencies to expand sourcing efforts
• Support employment brand promotion through social media, recruiting campaigns, and community engagement
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience with timely communication, professionalism, and consistent follow-up
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, increase efficiency, and reduce time to fill
• Support special recruiting initiatives, workforce planning projects, and People Operations programs as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred); equivalent education and experience may be considered
• Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience, preferably high-volume hourly recruiting
• Preferred experience recruiting in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, warehousing, transportation, or industrial environments
• Experience using an ATS and HRIS
• Preferred experience with college recruiting, workforce development programs, and community outreach
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired
• Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting principles, practices, and sourcing strategies
• Knowledge of employment laws related to recruitment and hiring, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, OFCCP, and applicable hiring regulations
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems, recruiting technologies, and recruiting metrics
• Understanding of recruiting best practices, candidate engagement, and employment branding
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams
• Familiarity with social media recruiting platforms such as Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Instagram, Facebook
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build credibility with candidates, hiring managers, educational institutions, and community partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities
• Ability to proactively source and attract qualified candidates through multiple channels
• Ability to build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
• Ability to analyze recruiting metrics and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Customer-service orientation with a commitment to positive candidate and hiring manager experience
• Self-motivated; capable of working independently and collaborating within a team
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and hiring priorities
• Initiative, accountability, and results-oriented mindset to achieve recruiting goals
• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions while meeting recruiting timelines
• Ability to review and disposition applicants within established service-level expectations
• Ability to travel to company facilities, career fairs, colleges, workforce agencies, and community recruiting events as needed
• Occasional availability outside normal business hours to support hiring events and career fairs
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation if travel is required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity throughout the recruitment process

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams
• Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Instagram, Facebook

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities
• A safety-first culture where every employee matters
• A collaborative team that values your ideas and contributions

Physical Work Environment

• Regularly works in a cold storage facility; may require exposure to low temperatures
• May involve occasional exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust and noise
• Noise levels may vary and can be loud at times
• May be fast paced at times

Physical Requirements

• Continually: sit, walk, speak, hear; type, write, read
• Occasionally: stand; carry; lift; push; reach up to 15 lbs

Work Requirements

• Work hours may vary based on deadlines and company needs
• Typical workweeks are standard 40 hours
• Environment may be fast paced and stressful
• Travel: 20%