Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist

Location : Minnetonka, MN (Hybrid 2 days onsite / 3 days flexible) Reports To : Vice President of Human Resources FLSA Status : Exempt Department : Human Resources

About Taher, Inc.

Taher, Inc. is a Minnesota-based, family-owned and operated, chef-driven food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining, and catering services across more than 30 states. Taher maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies and is committed to delivering exceptional meals with integrity, innovation, and care.

Position Summary

The Recruitment Specialist supports Taher's mission by identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent for critical roles across our nationwide operations. This position plays a key role in supporting the Executive Team and Vice Presidents, as well as collaborating closely with HR Business Partners to recruit for high-impact leadership, operational, and professional positions.

This is not a standard recruiter role it's an evolving position that combines corporate recruiting expertise with strategic involvement in talent acquisition systems, process improvement, and employment branding initiatives. The ideal candidate is a builder someone eager to develop recruitment frameworks, implement technology (including our new Applicant Tracking & CRM platform), and help shape Taher's next generation of talent strategy.

Essential Functions

Strategic Recruitment & Executive Support

Partner with the Vice President of HR and Executive Team to manage full-cycle recruitment for leadership and critical roles across diverse business divisions.

Conduct proactive talent sourcing, networking, and pipeline development for specialized and hard-to-fill positions.

Serve as a trusted recruitment advisor to VPs, District Managers, and HR Business Partners on hiring priorities and workforce planning.

Develop position profiles, job descriptions, and competency-based interview guides.

Talent Systems & Process Development

Lead implementation and configuration of Taher's new ATS / CRM system, ensuring integration with existing HR systems and user adoption across HR and operations.

Maintain data accuracy, candidate experience quality, and reporting functionality within the recruitment platform.

Identify and execute process improvements that enhance hiring efficiency, quality, and compliance with company standards.

Employment Branding & Candidate Experience

Collaborate with Director of Communications and Director of Marketing to elevate Taher's employment brand through digital content, social media, and campus / community outreach.

Ensure a consistent and engaging candidate experience that reflects Taher's family-owned culture and chef-driven values.

Collaboration & Partnership

Work closely with multiple HR Business Partners supporting unique business divisions, ensuring alignment in recruitment strategy and onboarding.

Partner with the HR team on workforce planning and succession pipelines.

Assist in special projects, acquisitions, and organizational growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Required :

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

35 years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 2 years in corporate or professional-level recruitment.

Strong proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and CRM tools; experience implementing or optimizing systems preferred.

Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.

Preferred :

Experience supporting executive-level or leadership searches.

Exposure to food service management, hospitality, education, or multi-site operations.

PHR / SPHR or SHRM-CP / SCP certification.

Attributes for Success

Strategic thinker who enjoys building systems, not just using them.

Collaborative communicator who thrives in a team-oriented, people-focused culture.

High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Comfortable working across all levels of the organization from front-line to C-suite.