Recruiting Manager

- Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.

- Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.

- We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.

- Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

Starting Annual Salary Range: $110,000 to $140,000

SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Recruiting Manager to spearhead our recruitment initiatives and enhance our strategy for attracting exceptional talent to our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in implementing effective sourcing techniques and managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, from identifying the right candidates to onboarding.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with hiring managers across multiple departments to understand their specific needs and tailor recruitment strategies accordingly. Your strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities will help you identify trends and gaps in our current hiring processes, enabling you to make data‑driven decisions that improve overall efficiency. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will ensure that candidates have a positive experience throughout the interview process.

We are seeking someone who is not only passionate about recruiting but also has a deep understanding of the current employment landscape and best practices in recruitment. If you are looking to make a significant impact by helping us build high‑performing teams and contribute to our company’s growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, providing direction, support, and development opportunities. Cultivate a collaborative, positive and high‑performing team environment.

- Build and Implement Recruitment Strategies: Carry out comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent. This involves bringing to bear different sourcing methods, like job boards, direct sourcing, social networks, and referral programs.

- Collaboration: Work closely with hiring managers and human resources business partners to understand organization structure and team design. Provide direction and support throughout the recruitment process.

- High‑Volume Recruiting: Lead high‑volume recruiting efforts, ensuring timely and effective hiring to meet business needs. Implement strategies to handle large applicant pools and maintain a streamlined process to meet ambitious hiring deadlines.

- Data‑Driven Decision Making: Apply recruitment metrics and data to evaluate and improve the hiring process. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reports to HR and functional Leadership.

- Employer Branding: Elevate the company’s employer brand by promoting a positive and engaging candidate experience. Collaborate with human resources and the business to build and implement recruitment marketing strategies to attract top talent.

- Compliance and Best Practices: Support compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. Stay updated on industry trends and standard processes in talent acquisition.

- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors, negotiating contracts as needed. Evaluate vendor performance based on recruitment metrics and make recommendations for changes or improvements.

- Cultivate partnerships with educational institutions and professional organizations for potential recruitment opportunities.

- Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

- Assists with various research projects and/or special projects.

- This position will be expected to be in the Herndon office and travel to other locations as needed.

- Performs other related duties as required.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field required.

- Minimum of five years of recruiting experience.

- Experience leading a recruitment team or function preferred.

- At least two years using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software, including creating job postings, candidate management, candidate sourcing, and data analytics.

- At least two years working with recruitment best practices, employment laws and regulations, multiple sourcing methods and tools.

- At least two years of experience with Microsoft Excel, including using formulas, pivot tables, v‑lookups, and macros.

COMPETENCIES

- Communication

- Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non‑verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in‑person or digitally.

- Accountability

- Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.

- Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.

- Customer Focused

- Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.

- Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.

- Initiative

- Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.

- Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.

- Problem‑Solving

- Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.

- Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.

- Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- The individual would encounter normal office environmental conditions.

- The noise level for the work environment would be considered in the moderate range (example: computers, printers, light traffic).

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer‑owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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