Recruiter

Recruiter

Location: Decatur, IL
Position Type: Contract, Onsite

About Stars + Honey

Stars + Honey was born from a vision of what a modern packaged food company should be obsessed with the details, deeply respectful of the role food plays in our lives, and unwilling to compromise on taste, integrity, or purpose.

Guided by loyalty and truth, and driven by wonder and adventure, our mission is to be a trusted partner in “today”, fueling people with wellness, great taste, and inspiration through thoughtfully crafted functional foods.

The Opportunity

As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a motivated and experienced in-house Recruiter to help us find excellent talent to grow our team. The Recruiter will manage the full recruitment lifecycle across our organization, partnering closely with hiring managers to attract and hire top talent.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships and networking, is self-motivated, and wants to grow with a company that values teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Stars + Honey at job fairs, industry events, and community hiring events.
• Outreach to trade schools, community colleges, and other organizations to attract talent.
• Proactively build relationships with hiring managers and local workforce development organizations to build a strong candidate pipeline.
• Own end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles, including production, supply chain, quality control, and executive positions.
• Partner with leaders to understand hiring needs.
• Sources candidates, screens resumes, and coordinates the interview process.
• Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Track and report on key recruiting metrics.
• Ensure all hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local employments laws.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience using an HRIS platform (preferably Gusto).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Comfort working independently in a fast-moving, growth-stage environment.
• HR certification is preferred.
• Experience recruiting in a regulated industry.

COMPENSATION & LOCATION

• Salary range: $60,000 – $75,000, based on experience.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Highly competitive Benefits package.
• This is a contract position with the potential to transition into a full‑time role.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact candidates whose experience most closely aligns with the role.

Why Join Stars + Honey?

This is more than just a recruiting role; it’s an opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to creating something truly special. You’ll have the high ownership and the satisfaction of seeing your work directly contribute to our success.

If you're hardworking, dependable, and excited to grow with a company that values quality, teamwork, and craftsmanship, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience using Gusto?
• Do you currently hold any HR certifications (e.g., SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, SPHR)? Please list them

Experience:

• Recruiting: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Decatur, IL 62526 (Required)

Work Location: In person