Talent Acquisition Specialist

Salary: $55,000 per year (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (on-site)
Location: Honolulu
Benefits: Free medical/dental/vision for team members; discounted family coverage; 401(k) with company match; PTO & holidays

Help shape the workforce that keeps Hawai‘i fed.

At Hawaii Foodservice Alliance (HFA), we’re building the teams that move food across the islands and support our local communities every day. As Hawai‘i’s largest local supplier of perishable foods and logistics, the people we bring in directly impact how we serve grocers, retailers, and families across the islands.

Our team is the heart of our success. That’s why we invest in our people, creating opportunities for growth, ownership, and impact.

Grow with us. Thrive with us. Join the HFA ‘ohana.

Why This Role Matters

This is a talent acquisition-driven HR role, where you will own and execute hiring across the organization. The majority of your time will be spent driving recruiting efforts, building candidate pipelines, and partnering with hiring managers to fill roles efficiently.

You’ll lead full-cycle recruiting, while also supporting key HR functions like onboarding, employee relations, employee support, and compliance.

If you enjoy fast-paced, high-volume hiring and taking ownership of hiring outcomes, this role gives you direct impact and visibility across the business.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Open roles are actively moving with clear timelines and next steps
• Strong candidate pipelines across high-volume and specialized roles
• Positive, consistent candidate experience from first contact through onboarding
• Hiring managers are aligned, supported, and confident in the process
• Accurate and organized ATS/HRIS data and documentation

What You’ll Be DoingTalent Acquisition (Primary Focus)

• Own full-cycle recruiting across multiple open roles, managing active requisitions and building candidate pipelines
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role needs, align on hiring strategy, and drive timely next steps
• Source candidates through job boards, outreach, referrals, and community engagement
• Conduct phone screens and manage candidates from initial contact through offer
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and keep hiring processes moving efficiently
• Deliver a strong and consistent candidate experience
• Manage multiple open roles in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Take ownership of hiring outcomes, including time-to-fill and candidate quality

HR Support (Secondary)

• Support onboarding and new hire transitions
• Maintain accurate ATS/HRIS records and HR documentation
• Provide day-to-day HR support including policy guidance and employee questions
• Assist with employee relations matters such as handling employee concerns, supporting investigations, and partnering with managers on workplace issues
• Support compliance and consistent HR practices across teams

What Makes This Role Different

• Direct impact on teams that keep Hawai‘i fed
• High ownership of hiring outcomes and recruiting processes
• Strong partnership with leadership across departments
• Exposure to both Talent Acquisition and broader HR operations

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or a related role with hands-on recruiting responsibilities
• Experience supporting or leading full-cycle recruiting and managing multiple requisitions
• Comfortable with high-volume hiring and sourcing candidates
• Familiarity with ATS platforms, HRIS systems, and recruiting tools
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience or exposure to employee relations is a strong plus
• Understanding of Hawai‘i’s local workforce and culture preferred

The Impact of This Role

• Contribute to a culture rooted in care, growth, and accountability
• Support hiring and retention efforts across the organization
• Help strengthen employee experience through consistent and thoughtful HR support