Recruiting Specialist (Bilingual English/Spanish)

About Cedar's Mediterranean Foods

At Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, we're passionate about creating authentic, high-quality Mediterranean foods enjoyed across the country. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a driven Recruiting Specialist to help us attract, hire, and retain great talent across our organization.

Position Overview

We are seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Recruiting Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys building relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

This position is responsible for full-cycle recruiting for a wide range of positions, including manufacturing, warehouse, administrative, professional, supervisory, and management-level roles. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment where hiring needs can change quickly.

This is a hands-on, onsite role that works closely with department leaders and the HR team to support Cedar's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Manage recruiting efforts for hourly, salaried, supervisory, and management positions
• Create and manage job postings on Indeed and other recruiting platforms
• Source, screen, and interview candidates
• Coordinate interviews and hiring activities with managers
• Extend employment offers and guide candidates through the pre-employment process
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and position requirements
• Provide updates on candidate pipelines and recruiting activity
• Assist managers with candidate selection and hiring decisions
• Support workforce planning and recruiting strategies

Community & Workforce Recruiting

• Build relationships with local workforce organizations, schools, and community partners
• Attend job fairs, hiring events, and networking opportunities
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates

Recruiting Administration

• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting documentation
• Track recruiting metrics and hiring activity
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws
• Support onboarding and orientation activities as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bilingual English/Spanish (spoken and written)
• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience
• Experience managing multiple open positions simultaneously
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work onsite in Ward Hill, MA
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Preferred

• Manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or distribution recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting both hourly and salaried employees
• Experience using Indeed and other sourcing platforms
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar applicant tracking systems

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Strong sense of urgency
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing needs
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Company-Paid Dental Insurance
• Company-Paid Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM