Why Work for KeHE?
- Full-time
- Pay Range: $76,230.00/Yr. - $85,000.00/Yr.
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
Good people, working with good people, for our common good.
Sound good?
KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!
Primary Responsibilities
KeHE is hiring a Sr. Specialist to support their Hidden Talent initiatives in 19 distribution centers across North America. This role is based in our Naperville HQ and will be onsite 3 days/week.
The Hidden Talent Program Sr. Specialist will be largely responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of KeHE's Hidden Talent initiative with three primary focus areas:
1) Build relationships with organizations and agencies serving Hidden Talent (HT) populations in areas where KeHE has a presence
2) Source Hidden Talent candidates for open roles at KeHE
3) Work in partnership with the Sr. Program Manager, Hidden Talent to design trainings and support programs as part of the Hidden Talent program
As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Build relationships with HT focused workforce agencies and non-profits nationwide
- Identify partnerships for On-The-Job Training (OJT), wage reimbursement, and other grant opportunities
- Collaborate with the Sr. Program Manager, Hidden Talent, to identify potential vendors, training programs, and other employee support programs
- Research, design, and implement best practices for hiring and onboarding HT in coordination with the Sr. Program Manager
- Develop HT candidate pipelines through community partnerships, referrals, social media, and direct outreach
- Maintain and update recruiting tools/systems to ensure accurate information is up to date
- Partner effectively with hiring managers and recruiters to understand talent needs and provide strategic insights
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:- Passionate about Hidden Talent and economic mobility
- Strong relationship building and management skills
- Knowledge of inclusive recruiting and hiring practices
- Strategic thinker with hands-on style to deliver practical and effective solutions
- Strong organization and comfortable with prioritizing and managing multiple priorities and tasks
- Experience creating and implementing projects and processes from inception to completion
- Familiarity with current talent identification and recruiting strategies
- Previous experience with Hidden Talent and/or DEI strongly preferred
- Previous experience with an Applicant Tracking System strongly preferred
- Previous experience in developing partnerships with non-traditional talent pipeline organizations strongly preferred
- Advanced Skills in Word and Excel
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Management or related field required; additional years of relevant experience considered
- 4+ years of Program Management & 3+ years of recruiting experience OR credentials equating to experience preferred
- Previous experience in building and maintaining relationships with workforce development focused non-profits OR talent pipeline partners
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Requisition ID
2025-26721
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.