Store Hiring Manager - Full-time

Position Objective:To facilitate the recruiting and hiring, and coordinate the training and onboarding of new employees for Stores. Working from a base home store, the Store Hiring Manager is responsible for all of the hiring efforts for a group of Cosentino's Store locations. The Store Hiring Manager works in partnership with the corporate HR Department, to provide HR support to store employees and Management.

Reporting Structure: This position formally reports to the corporate Human Resources Department.

Status: This is a non-exempt position.

Knowledge

The following is a list of any certifications, formal education, or training requirements for this position.

Essential Knowledge

Prior Recruiting / Interviewing / Hiring experience in a Retail environment is required.

Experience working in a retail environment, specifically food service or grocery store is preferred.

A minimum of 2 years of continuing education in a business or HR related field of study.

Ability to multitask, and to work independently under minimal supervision.

Available to work a varied schedule from week to week, including some evenings and weekends.

Exceptional Customer Service and problem solving skills.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills

The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions

Communicate with Store Management on a regular basis, to determine staffing needs.

Post open positions on the company recruiting portal.

Attend Job Fairs and Hiring Events.

Partner with local schools (Community Colleges, Universities, High Schools), as well as Employment Agencies, to utilize their career services or job boards for posting openings.

Partner with Corporate HR to post employment advertising in local newspapers.

Partner with Cosentino's Social Media Specialist to advertise events and staffing needs on Social Media sites.

Monitor company recruiting portal on a daily basis, to source candidates for open positions in your designated Stores.

Partner with Corporate Directors, when interviewing candidates for key Department Management openings, or for positions requiring specific certification or training (i.e Cake Decorator, Meat Cutter, etc).

Partner with District Manager when Store Management candidates are identified.

Coordinate and set up interviews with selected applicants.

Make Job Offers, and facilitate the pre-employment testing processes.

Facilitate New Hire Paperwork completion.

Communicate information on New Hires to Store Management.

Coordinate Orientation dates, and required Training Dates (i.e. Cashier Training, Deli/Bakery Training, etc.)

Follow up with new hire in first 30 days, to assess quality of onboarding, and to be of assistance in the onboarding process.

Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.

Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Demonstrates an understanding of each department's policies, practices, and procedures.

Maintain open communication with the Store Director regarding any issues identified with the onboarding process.

Physical Abilities

The following physical movements could potentially be part of any scheduled shift and employees will be expected to perform these actions while on duty.

Essential Abilities

Reaching overhead with both arms,twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 15 lbs.

Pushing and pulling grocery items to the proper locations as needed, up to a peak force of 75 lbs.

Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces.

Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 36 lbs., to a height of 36 inches.

Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.