Talent and Development Specialist

Quirch Foods

Talent and Development Specialist managing recruiting and onboarding processes. Working at Quirch Foods, a major food distributor in the U.S.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates, while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Proficient in utilizing HRIS/ATS platforms like Workday and developing training programs to enhance employee development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingHRIS/ATS ProficiencyTraining DevelopmentInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitingTraining DeliveryOnboardingBackground Check CoordinationDrug Testing CoordinationEmployment Eligibility VerificationMetrics TrackingProcess ImprovementCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicReliabilityAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayMicrosoft OfficeLearning Management Systems

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDistributionOperational EnvironmentTalent PipelinesCollegiate Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers to qualified candidates
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define role requirements, and build effective sourcing and interview strategies
Build and maintain relationships with universities, staffing vendors, and other talent pipelines (e.g., collegiate partnerships, temporary staffing programs) to support ongoing hiring needs
Assist in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training and development programs, including product/process training and leadership development
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the HRIS/ATS (e.g., Workday), including requisitions, candidate pipelines, and job descriptions
Support career development and succession-planning initiatives, helping identify and track high-potential employees for future growth opportunities
Track and report on recruiting and training metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, retention, completion rates) to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies throughout the recruiting and onboarding process
Partner cross-functionally with HR, department leaders, and Executive Leadership to standardize best practices and improve talent and development workflows
Own the candidate and new-hire experience from offer acceptance through the first days on the job, including:
Manage the preboarding process for new hires, serving as the main point of contact between offer acceptance and start date
Initiate and track background checks for all new hires, following up on results and escalating any concerns per company policy
Coordinate pre-employment and DOT/non-DOT drug testing, ensuring results are received and cleared prior to start date
Prepare and send offer letters and new-hire paperwork, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
Collect and process required new-hire documentation, including I-9s and other employment eligibility verification
Set up new hires in the HRIS/ATS (e.g., Workday) and coordinate with IT, Operations, and other departments to ensure equipment, systems access, and workspace are ready before day one
Communicate proactively with new hires throughout the preboarding period to confirm start details, answer questions, and reduce pre-start drop-off
Facilitate new-hire orientation and the first-day /first-week onboarding experience, ensuring a smooth transition into the role
Track preboarding and onboarding milestones (background check status, drug test results, paperwork completion) and report on bottlenecks or delays
Ensure all preboarding and onboarding activities comply with employment law and internal company policy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree is preferred
1+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, training, or human resources preferred, but not required
Experience in a logistics, distribution, or fast-paced operational environment a plus
Strong work ethic with a high level of ownership, reliability, and follow-through
Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and/or developing and delivering training content
Familiarity with HRIS/ATS platforms (e.g., Workday) and Learning Management Systems preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, employees, and leaders at all levels
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and projects simultaneously
Ability to prioritize requests and handle changing priorities seamlessly
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and comfortable learning new systems and tools
Open to travel as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities