At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox's Burton's, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we're loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people.
Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.
Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.
S, with global sales in more than 40 countries.
Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.
In the U.
S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS, Brach's, Jelly Belly, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli.
In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100.
And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry's.
A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago.
Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D; facilities.
Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.
E., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
This role requires on-site work in a manufacturing environment and flexibility to work at multiple locations in the Chicagoland area.
Want to make an impact?
Acquiring top talent is paramount to meeting Ferrara's growth objectives, and as a member of the Talent Acquisition Team,



you'll have an immediate and long-term impact on the success of the organization.
In this role, you'll match the company's ambition with your agility to work across facilities and communicate with multiple hiring managers across our plant and corporate locations.
If you are committed to delivering results with a can?do spirit, in return you'll experience a fun, ambitious, and entrepreneurial culture.
Ways you will make a differenceOwn the hiring process: Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions by sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending external and/or internal candidates for all level jobs, including entry level, experienced professional/technical, support staff and hourly, and managementBuild pipelines: Build sustainable pipelines of top talent with a variety of resources and techniquesPartner with leaders: Work closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers to understand talent needs and deliver top-quality candidatesGenerate qualified candidates: Use cost-effective recruiting methods such asleveragingnetworks, sourcing passivecandidates,andutilizingthe employee referral programPassively source: Use traditional and innovative sourcing methodologies to identify and attract passive candidates through self-introduction, active candidate engagement, relationship building,



and selling Ferrara as an employer of choiceDeliver a great candidate

experience:
Ensure every candidate interaction reflects our culture, values, and commitment to excellenceDrive efficiency: Manage high-volume requisitions while maintaining speed, quality, and complianceStrengthen community ties: Build relationships with local organizations, schools, and workforce agencies to expand talent poolsBe a Brand Ambassador: Demonstrate the Company's core values at all levels internally and externally to candidates, hiring managers, and vendorsSkills that will make you successfulAbility to thrive in a fast?paced, high?volume environmentExcellent communication and relationship?building skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational and multitasking abilitiesSkilled at balancing multiple priorities while delivering resultsPassion for connecting people with opportunities and creating positive candidate experiencesDemonstrated project management capabilitiesStrategic orientation and strong problem?solving skillsAbility to drive deep and meaningful cross?functional relationshipsAbility to partner with senior leaders and consult them on all aspects of the recruitment processExperiences that will support your successBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred3–5 years of recruiting and sourcing experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, or distributionDigitally savvy and comfortable working across multiple recruiting platforms forms and sourcing toolsMicrosoft Outlook and Office Suite experienceProven ability to manage high requisition volumes and deliver quality hiresExperience partnering with hiring managers and HR leaders to shape workforce planningStrong knowledge of recruiting strategies and tools for both exempt and non?e

📌 Sr. Recruiter (Bologna)
🏢 Ferrara
📍 Bologna