Job Description
Brief Description About FreshDirect At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s home – faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.
We are not just a food company – we are a technology powered, customer obsessed team building the most innovative end to end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state of the art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience and care.
We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ door at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined and we are just getting started.
If you are passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build future of food with us.
Position Summary The
Director of Talent Acquisition will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of FreshDirect’s talent acquisition function, overseeing recruitment for both exempt and non-exempt roles across the organization. This leader will be responsible for building strong, diverse pipelines, optimizing recruiting processes, and ensuring a high-quality, inclusive candidate experience. The Director will partner with senior leadership to align hiring strategies with long-term business goals and drive initiatives that strengthen FreshDirect’s employer brand.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership - Develop and execute a company-wide talent acquisition strategy that supports growth and workforce planning goals.
- Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers to understand current and future talent needs.
- Lead employer branding efforts in collaboration with Marketing to position FreshDirect as an employer of choice.
- Design and implement internship and early career programs to build a sustainable pipeline of future talent.
Operational Excellence - Oversee full-cycle recruitment for all business areas, ensuring an efficient, scalable, and inclusive process.
- Evaluate and optimize ATS and sourcing tools to improve time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and candidate experience.
- Monitor and report on key hiring metrics (e.g., hires, time-to-fill, cost per hire, budget variances) to drive decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and internal policies.
Relationship Management - Build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners, community organizations, schools, and industry networks to expand sourcing reach.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and hiring teams on recruiting best practices and market trends.
Team Leadership - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing recruiting team, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
- Manage workload distribution and implement processes that drive team productivity and performance.
Education & Qualifications - Minimum 7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven success in building and executing high-volume and strategic hiring plans.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and recruitment compliance.
- Experience managing or implementing ATS systems and sourcing platforms.
- Data-driven approach with the ability to interpret metrics and present actionable insights to leadership.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
Why Join FreshDirect?- Deep employee discount on FreshDirect groceries
- Access to the onsite FD Market with 50%+ off select products
- 24/7 employee shuttle to and from the subway at our Bronx HQ
- State-of-the-art facility with collaborative spaces and an onsite gym
- Generous PTO and learning & development opportunities
- FreshDirect jacket gifted at your 6-month milestone
- Partnerships with the New York Yankees, Verizon, and the Federal Credit Union for exclusive perks
- Tuition assistance up to 20% for continued education
- A workplace culture that celebrates wins, encourages innovation, and values its people
Salary Range: $130,000+
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