Recruiter (Temp to Perm)

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it!Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

About the Role:

As we continue to grow were investing in building a world-class Talent function to support our next chapter. We are looking for a full-cycle Recruiter who thrives in high-growth fast-moving environments and has deep experience hiring across G&A functions (Finance HR Marketing Operations Supply Chain IT Legal etc.).

This opportunity designed for someone who wants to make an immediate impact while helping shape how recruiting operates at scale. Youll partner closely with business leaders deliver on hiring strategy and provide an exceptional candidate experience while balancing speed and quality.

If youre energized by ambiguity love building while doing and bring a strong ownership mindset this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-Cycle Recruiting Excellence

• Own end-to-end recruiting across G&A functions from intake to offer close and onboarding transition
• Lead structured intake conversations to clarify role scope success outcomes competencies and long-term growth trajectory
• Design thoughtful interview plans that assess both current capability and future scale potential
• Drive alignment with hiring managers on candidate calibration feedback quality and decision timelines
• Manage multiple concurrent searches while maintaining speed quality and rigor

Elevate the Candidate Experience

• Deliver a high-touch transparent and responsive candidate journey from first outreach to final decision
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Kinders; articulating our culture growth story and leadership principles with authenticity
• Ensure candidates experience consistency respect and clarity at every stage of the process
• Coach interviewers on structured inclusive interview practices
• Gather and apply candidate feedback to continuously improve the hiring experience
• Balance urgency with care; creating a fast process while prioritizing the candidates experience

Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies tailored to each role market and business need
• Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter networking referrals industry communities and creative outreach to build strong pipelines
• Build and nurture talent pools for recurring or future G&A needs
• Partner with hiring leaders to define target profiles and competitive positioning
• Drive diversity of thought and background through intentional sourcing strategies
• Track sourcing effectiveness and adjust strategies based on market data and performance

Partner & Talent Advisor

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers influencing talent decisions with data and market insight
• Provide visibility into pipeline health time-to-fill and hiring risks
• Help leaders think long-term about talent bench strength and succession potential
• Support compensation conversations and offer strategy in competitive markets

Build for Scale

• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows systems and tools
• Contribute to evolving Kinders recruiting playbooks and structured interview practices
• Help refine reporting and metrics that drive better hiring decisions
• Support hiring spikes during high-growth periods while maintaining operational discipline
• Bring a continuous improvement mindset to how we attract assess and close talent

Skills & Experience:

• 4 years of full cycle recruiting experience
• Experience hiring across G&A functions (Finance HR Marketing IT Operations Supply Chain Legal etc.)
• Proven success in high-growth fast-paced environments
• Strong sourcing skills and experience engaging passive candidates
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and senior leaders
• Skilled in structured interviewing and competency-based assessment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in evolving ambiguous environments
• Experience with Greenhouse ATS or similar recruiting tools

Preferred:

• Experience in CPG startup or private equity-backed companies
• Familiarity with California employment practices

Pay Transparency:

For the temporary status the role will pay $55 per hour in the temporary capacity.

In full time capacity the amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education qualifications performance and business needs.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off 401k bonus / incentive eligibility equity grants competitive health benefits and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:

We believe great culture starts with people. Were a people-first company built on connection collaboration and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:

Kinders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at