Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract (remote)

May 26, 2026

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Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Position Description The Talent Acquisition Specialist (contract) is responsible for providing an outstanding full lifecycle recruiting process by sourcing, identifying, attracting, and securing high quality candidates to fulfill current and future business needs. They will develop a strong pipeline of candidates through networking, direct sourcing, internet mining and applicant tracking tools. The Talent Acquisition Specialist (contract) works with key stakeholder to identify sources, develop and execute recruiting plans to meet the organization’s staffing needs. This is a contract position that will be home-based/remote position. Essential Functions: <ul> <li>Creatively sources for open roles and pipeline efforts, using multiple channels to recruit candidates, which may include but is not limited to target companies, colleges, association meetings, industry meetings, diversity organizations, job fairs, internet, and employee referrals.</li> <li>Identifies passive candidates through the use of databases, Boolean logic searches, LinkedIn and social media to identify potential candidates.</li> <li>Partners with internal business leaders to understand business objectives and the resources needed to effectively source candidates for current openings and develop a bench strength pool.</li> <li>Proactively builds relationships with potential candidates, creating a robust pipeline of highly qualified professionals for current and future staffing needs.</li> <li>Conducts candidate screenings and qualification interviews.</li> <li>Utilizes and maintains applicant tracking system, understands the candidate flow process and the importance of metrics.</li> <li>Leads interview team debrief process with hiring managers to calibrate candidates and refine sourcing plan as necessary.</li> <li>Negotiates offers of employment to qualified candidates.</li> <li>Tracks and generates activity reports for management.</li> <li>Trains and provides hiring managers with counsel, materials and support interviewing and selection best practices.</li> <li>Coordinates interview schedules to ensure candidate and hiring managers meet in a timely manner.</li> <li>Serves as subject matter expert while influencing, guiding and driving the recruiting process.</li> <li>Maintains recruiting dashboards for all recruiting related activities to assess performance against required metrics.</li> <li>Serves as an internal consultant to ensure that job descriptions and posting accurately represent core responsibilities and requirements for positions.</li> <li>Maintains EEO and Veterans reporting and ensures recruitment practices are aligned to legal requirements.</li> <li>Stays abreast of industry trends and uses the most current market data in strategy planning and execution.</li> <li>Obtains necessary pre-hire documentation from candidates and provides data to third party background organization to confirm prior work experience, certifications, or other job-specific credentials required for the position.</li> <li>Performs other functions as assigned by management.</li> </ul> Education and Experience: <ul> <li>College-degree preferred.</li> <li>Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in human resources within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with experience in full cycle recruiting.</li> <li>Experience with UKG and/or Applicant tracking systems.</li> <li>Highly experienced in a variety of search mediums or sourcing channels to fill hard to fill and critical openings.</li> </ul> Required Skills and Competencies: <ul> <li>Able to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.</li> <li>Manage and organize conflicting priorities and propose solutions as appropriate.</li> <li>Strong written communication skills as well ability to present information verbally in small group situations.</li> <li>Excellent PC skills, intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Applications with a focus on Excel. </li> <li>Able to express oneself clearly and convincingly in writing, one-on-one and in groups with all levels of management, employees and customers.</li> <li>Customer-centric approach with personal drive and energy to commit towards achieving company goals.</li> <li>Ability to listen and respond to information effectively and to give and receive feedback.</li> </ul> Working Conditions: <ul> <li>Remote - this position is a remote opportunity. </li> <li>Physical Demands – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.</li> <li>Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.</li> <li>Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.</li> <li>Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.</li> </ul> A Career with Refresco Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs. Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!   Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc.  Refresco Beverages, US Inc., will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.  Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.  Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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