Job Description

• Lead Talent Acquisition strategy and execution for LA based corporate roles across The Wonderful Company portfolio, also extending to the central valley, central coast wine region and throughout the US to support our national sales teams
• Strengthen and drive a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that supports the company’s short- and long-term business objectives
• Champion team development by coaching, mentoring and empowering team members to achieve their professional goals – Exemplifying servant leadership to foster trust, collaboration and continuous learning
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and executive leadership on hiring strategies, market trends, and workforce planning
• Proactively engage with senior leadership to maintain an understanding of all departments and lines of business, to assess and support their talent and recruitment needs
• Partner with business unit-aligned recruiting teams to ensure alignment on talent acquisition priorities, shared best practices, and a cohesive employer brand across the enterprise
• Design and drive the full-cycle recruitment process for business leaders acting as the subject matter expert – coaching and guiding senior leaders and hiring managers on sourcing strategy and recruitment best practices
• Manage, train, and mentor the recruiting team to effectively execute a world class recruitment strategy – fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results-driven execution
• Leverage and optimize recruiting technologies, tools and platforms to continuously improve the end-to-end recruitment process through innovation and data-driven insights
• Leads initiatives to enhance internal mobility, developing programs and processes that identify, develop, and promote talent from within to meet evolving business needs and improve employee retention
• Use data and analytics to identify, understand, and communicate recruiting and hiring trends across the businesses; find solutions to remove barriers, answer challenges, and create efficiencies to hire the best talent
• Owns and drives key talent acquisition metrics with a focus on reducing time to fill, improving quality of hire, increasing new hire retention rates, and promoting internal mobility
• Provide reports and metrics in support of the organization's external and internal talent acquisition initiatives, including the ROI of initiatives such as internal career mobility, hiring manager training and employee referrals.
• Partner closely with Human Resources, Learning & Organizational Development & Total Rewards leaders to ensure alignment of the organization's human capital strategy
• Liaise with in-house employment counsel to draft, review or update executive offers

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive talent acquisition leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role
• Proven success leading large, complex recruiting organization in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• Deep expertise in people analytics, executive recruiting, and strategic workforce planning
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and impactful talent solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and executive influencing skills
• Experienced in leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems and HR technologies to automate processes and drive recruitment efficiency
• Demonstrates clear, compelling, and audience-tailored communication across all levels of the organization – Skilled in delivering high-impact presentations and leading engaging training sessions
• Deep understanding of the recruitment life cycle with a forward-thinking approach to market trends and talent strategies
• Highly organized, effective with time management and prioritization with the ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience strategically engaging with external search firms
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or MA/MS in HR or related field) preferred

Pay Range: $350,000 - 450,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

The Wonderful Company is one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®!

Earning a spot on the highly coveted list is the result of candid and anonymous input from thousands of Wonderful employees attesting to the company’s extraordinary culture, leadership, and relationship with its workers. With over 10,000 colleagues around the world, Wonderful’s talent is at the heart of our company, and this recognition speaks volumes to the work they do every day.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: * 24/7 online physician consultations * virtual mental health resources * life coaching * engaging employee community groups * cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements * library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2024, Wonderful ranked as #3 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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