Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ferraro Foods
Job overview
The Director, Talent & Culture at Ferraro Foods leads full-cycle talent acquisition and develops company-wide talent management and culture strategies to support growth and employee engagement.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing recruitment processes, sourcing candidates, coaching hiring managers, ensuring compliance, partnering with leadership on talent management, driving culture initiatives, and acting as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness.
Compensation and benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience; no specific benefits detailed but the role is full-time with standard weekday hours.
Experience and skills
Requires 7-10+ years in HR or talent acquisition with direct recruiting experience, strong track record in talent and culture initiatives, ability to work independently, and excellent communication skills; experience in food or distribution industries is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and values hands-on leadership, collaboration, and alignment with Ferraro's mission and values.
Company information
Ferraro Foods is a fast-growing food distributor specializing in Italian and specialty foods, serving independent pizzerias and restaurants across the Eastern US with a focus on quality and service.
Team overview
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports but high visibility and impact across the organization.
Job location and travel
Position is based at Ferraro Foods' New Jersey headquarters with standard office hours Monday to Friday.
Unique job features
The role is unique for its blend of strategic and tactical responsibilities in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with a focus on culture shaping and compliance across multiple states.
Company overview
Ferraro Foods is a leading food distribution company specializing in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. They supply a wide range of products including pasta, olive oil, cheeses, and specialty items to restaurants, pizzerias, and foodservice establishments across the United States. Founded in 1975, Ferraro Foods has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and expanding their product offerings, ensuring a robust supply chain and consistent quality. Their business model focuses on leveraging strong relationships with suppliers and customers to drive revenue and maintain market leadership in the specialty food distribution sector.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your strategic and hands-on experience in full-cycle talent acquisition, especially focusing on recruiting for leadership roles and headquarters positions, to align with Ferraro Foods' needs.
Emphasize your ability to design and implement talent management and culture initiatives that support business objectives and foster employee engagement, retention, and development.
Apply through multiple platforms including Ferraro Foods' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and application reach for the Director, Talent & Culture role.
Connect with current HR leaders or talent acquisition professionals at Ferraro Foods on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent company growth, expressing admiration for their culture initiatives, or asking about the challenges in scaling talent acquisition in a fast-growing environment.
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