Corporate Recruiter

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven and experienced Corporate Recruiter to join our Human Resources team! Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this role will lead full-cycle talent acquisition efforts across the American International Family of Companies, supporting hiring needs from entry-level through executive leadership. The primary focus will be to source, interview and close top candidates for professional B2B Territory Sales, Supply Chain and Logistics roles.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience managing high-volume and multi-level recruiting pipelines concurrently, with the proven ability to source, evaluate, and secure top talent through strong partnerships with hiring manager. This role is instrumental in strengthening our high-performing workforce, enhancing our employer brand, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Candidates with a disciplined, results-oriented, proactive approach to recruiting are encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full-cycle recruiting process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and pipeline management.
• Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines for entry-level, professional, leadership, and executive roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and hiring priorities.
• Coordinate all candidate communications, ensuring a high-quality, professional candidate experience throughout the process.
• Attend and coordinate job fairs, networking events, and community partnerships to support ongoing talent needs and workforce diversity.
• Maintain accurate and compliant candidate records within the ATS and related systems.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of employment documentation, including offer letters, employment agreements, and onboarding materials.
• Support and participate in new hire onboarding, ensuring a smooth and engaging transition into the organization.
• Serve as a liaison between leadership and employees regarding recruiting-related policies, processes, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the HR team on initiatives including employee engagement, process improvement, training coordination, and HR policy updates.
• Support company events, community involvement, philanthropy partnerships, and team-building initiatives.
• Actively promote and model the company’s mission, vision, values, and culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.

Job Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, supporting roles ranging from entry-level through leadership.
• Preferred experience sourcing, evaluating & filling Sales, Logistics, and Supply Chain professional Roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience building and maintaining active candidate pipelines using proactive sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Proficiency in Applicant tracking systems and Recruiting platforms/tools (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, Etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with a high level of integrity and discretion.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and compliance standards.
• Strong commitment to equal employment opportunity hiring practices.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel locally as needed.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 4% Match (Traditional & Roth Options!)
• Health | Dental | Vision Insurance (Starts the 1st of the month following 30days of employment)
• Profit sharing!
• Paid Holidays + Your Birthday!

Physical/Travel Requirements:

• Ability to work onsite in an office setting | Two Locations (Ada & Kentwood - 18mins apart)
• Ability to Travel & Attend Career Fair/Campus Recruiting Events.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Fluent in English.

WHO IS AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL FOODS

We are a team of passionate hustlers that pride ourselves in solving critical needs and providing tremendous value to our customer base. Our mission statement is to “Perpetually create an unsurpassed value in the ingredient distribution business.” Founded & headquartered in West Michigan, we leverage our deep relationships with food ingredient producers around the world to provide the highest quality materials to food and beverage manufactures.

OUR INDUSTRY

Food is a powerful medium. It’s daily, it’s family, it’s cultural, it’s passionate, it’s ever evolving, it’s our connection to earth, and it’s a connection to spirit and a higher power. In the presence of food we have birthdays, first dates, weddings, family discussions, celebrations, we conduct business lunches, and we go out to share beverages with friends. There is not a more impactful and connected industry than this.