Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, Mac Farms, KOHO, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.

HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Talent Management, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting full-cycle recruitment efforts, strategic talent initiatives, and department operations across all entities within Hawaiian Host Group. This role is expected to independently manage sourcing, recruiting, screening, and hiring quality candidates who embody our core values and demonstrate the attributes to be successful at our company.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist collaborates closely with the Talent Management team and cross‑functional partners to ensure an efficient and high‑quality candidate and onboarding experience. This person must demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills and serve as a Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) brand ambassador throughout all touchpoints of the hiring journey.

• Must have experience with full‑cycle recruitment and hiring processes – qualifying positions; sourcing/screening/interviewing/selection of candidates; hiring, onboarding, etc. Must be able to independently manage requisitions and partner with hiring managers and department heads.
• As an internal brand ambassador, Talent Acquisition team members are responsible for conducting new hire orientations that are informative, engaging, and energize new employees on their first day.
• Proficient use of an ATS, HRIS, and Recruitment Marketing tools. Must have a proven track record of experience within the Applicant Tracking System to post open positions, filter through candidates, screen applications, gather and document candidate feedback, disposition candidates, extend offers, and initiate onboarding paperwork, background checks and reference checks. Expected to help optimize system usage and support reporting and analysis.
• Must be able to source and find top performing candidates that are qualified for the open positions. Must be able to use multiple sourcing methods for hard‑to‑fill roles. Expected to proactively build pipelines and advise on sourcing strategies.
• Will be responsible for reviewing employment applications and background check reports.
• Must be able to build and maintain internal/external partnerships and networks. Expected to represent Talent Acquisition in cross‑functional meetings and with external partners.
• Attend career and college fairs, and special hiring events. May also lead planning and coordination for select events.
• Assist in the new hire onboarding process – including required paperwork, technology and communications set up, new hire announcements, first week schedule, parking logistics, new hire gift sets, seating arrangements, etc.
• Ongoing special projects and research opportunities as assigned.
• Other work‑related duties as assigned.
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