Talent Acquisition Specialist

Join Hawaii Foodservice Alliance as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Honolulu. This full-time, on-site role focuses on full-cycle recruiting and HR exposure, offering the opportunity to build relationships, influence hiring, and grow within a collaborative, community-oriented team. The position is based on-site in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a salary of USD 55,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple open roles across the organization
• Identify and attract candidates via job boards, referrals, proactive outreach, networking, and community partnerships
• Screen applications to determine qualified candidates for current openings
• Conduct initial phone screenings and early assessments to evaluate fit
• Coordinate interview scheduling and collaborate with hiring managers during the process
• Foster positive candidate relationships from first contact to placement
• Maintain recruiting activity and candidate pipelines, leveraging the ATS to track progress
• Support hiring events, recruitment campaigns, and employer branding efforts
• Identify innovative strategies to attract talent in a competitive market
• Assist with onboarding and smooth transitions for new hires
• Support HR administrative tasks and maintain employee documentation
• Provide general HR support as needed to broaden HR exposure

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, human resources, or related fields
• At least two years of hands-on HR experience with direct hiring responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field is preferred
• Strong interest in working with people and relationship-building
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Comfortable engaging in frequent conversations with candidates, managers, and staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ATS or HRIS is a plus
• Familiarity with Hawai‘i's local workforce and community is preferred

Application Question: Do you live on Oahu? (Yes or No)