Recruiting and Training Specialist. (SF Bay Area Applicants Only)

About Us: 

Mollie Stone’s Markets is a gourmet, local, family-owned grocery store chain in the San Francisco Bay area, serving customers since 1986. With over 30 years of exemplary performance in the market, Mollie Stone’s continues to make a difference in people’s lives through food. Currently maintaining nine Retail Grocery Stores, a Produce Warehouse and Headquarters in Mill Valley, CA, our company succeeds in the industry by delivering a large variety of exciting and quality products in an attractive and positive environment. 

Overview:

The Recruiting and Training Specialist for Mollie Stone’s Markets will recruit, develop, design and conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills and organizational performance.  This position is part of the Human Resources Department and will be located at the Mill Valley office. This position requires a ‘hands-on approach’ and requires travel to each Mollie Stone’s Markets locations throughout the SF Bay Area.

It’s critical for this individual to understand the Human Resources protocols and apply Mollie Stone’s Markets Mission, Vision and Values, as well as bring a Hospitality Industry perspective to the Recruitment Process and Training materials.

Essential Functions

Recruitment

• Measure, analyze and identify effective recruitment sources;
• Plan and implement the overall recruiting strategy for Mollie Stone’s with the VP of HR;
• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications;
• Meet and obtain details from the hiring managers for each of the open positions;
• Source and research recruitment avenues for a variety of positions within the grocery industry;
• Act as a point of contact and build influential relationships during the job/company promotion process;
• Post, advertise and maintain any open positions throughout internal and external locations and websites;
• Plan and hold job-fair events representing the Mollie Stone’s brand professionally and positively throughout the SF Bay Area;
• Screen resumes within our Applicant Tracking System (currently JazzHR) and coordinate with the Hiring Manager and HR Generalists to fill positions;
• Initiate screening interview process.

Training

• Research, review and understand the goal of the various training programs, and the stakeholders involved.
• Consolidate, organize, and develop Training Procedure Manual(s) & Programs with guides, course materials, handouts and visual aids, as appropriate for employees at all levels.
• Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as language, in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness and minimize cost.
• Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as simulations, team exercises, group discussion, videos or lectures. 
• Review and track trainings on Mollie Stone’s Markets training platform (currently NGA). 
• Coordinate Training with Management and follow up with employees.
• Keep training logs active and follow up with Management and Human Resources Team.
• Monitors training costs and prepares training reports for VP of Human Resources.
• Assess training results and follows-up with employee and Management.

                                                                                                                                                                                Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of Hospitality and Training experience.

• AA degree in Hospitality, Business, Training/Education and Development or a related field.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Hospitality, Human Resources or Business Administration.
• Knowledge of Asian Languages a plus.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to create effective written and spoken communications.
• Excellent project management and organization skills.
• Ability to multitask and adjust to competing priorities.
• Ability to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely and effective results.
• Strong ability to cooperate and work collaboratively towards excellence.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: min. of 10lbs
• Standing: 1 hour
• Seating: 6+ hours
• Walking: 1 -2 hours
• Reaching: 1 hour

Travel Requirements:

• Independent and reliable local travel 75% of the time

Compensation: 

Pay Range: $75,000 to $85,000 per year

Other Duties:

Mollie Stone’s Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer