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Kinder's

Consumer-packaged BBQ sauces and seasonings brand

Talent Sourcer

ContractUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Walnut Creek, CA, USA
HybridMost work happens in the office, with flexibility to work outside the office when needed.
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of sourcing or recruiting experience.
  • Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates across multiple business functions and levels.
  • Expertise using LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, and modern sourcing techniques.
  • Experience using applicant tracking systems, preferably Greenhouse.
  • Strong internet research skills and the ability to uncover talent beyond traditional databases.
  • Excellent written communication and the ability to create compelling candidate outreach.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple searches in a fast-paced environment.
  • Curiosity, persistence, creativity, and a genuine passion for identifying exceptional talent.
Responsibilities
  • Develop creative sourcing strategies to identify passive talent across corporate, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, finance, and executive functions.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, referrals, networking, industry associations, and other sourcing channels.
  • Create long-term talent communities that support current hiring priorities and future business growth.
  • Explore new sourcing techniques, AI-powered recruiting tools, and innovative methods to identify talent.
  • Execute personalized outreach campaigns that generate engagement and reflect the employer brand.
  • Build relationships with prospective candidates and represent the employer throughout the sourcing process.
  • Conduct initial candidate conversations to assess experience, career interests, motivation, and alignment with the company's culture and opportunities.
  • Communicate professionally, responsively, and thoughtfully throughout candidate interactions.
  • Conduct market mapping and competitive talent research to identify high-performing individuals within target companies and industries.
  • Partner with Talent Strategy Partners to develop talent maps for difficult-to-fill and executive-level positions.
  • Share insights on talent availability, competitive hiring activity, organizational structures, compensation trends, and emerging talent pools to inform hiring strategy.
  • Identify new markets, industries, and organizations to expand access to talent.
  • Partner with Talent Strategy Partners to understand business priorities, hiring profiles, and search strategies.
  • Maintain accurate candidate information, sourcing activity, and pipeline data within Greenhouse.
  • Collaborate on recruiting initiatives, hiring events, talent branding projects, and process improvements.
  • Support multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining organization, urgency, and attention to detail.
Desired Qualifications
  • Sourcing or recruiting experience in high-growth consumer products, manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, technology, or related industries.
  • Experience using Greenhouse.

About the company

Kinder's makes barbecue sauces, seasonings, rubs, and marinades for consumers and operates California deli/butcher shops plus nationally distributed packaged foods. Its products are sold in major retailers, building the brand since 1946 after the 1988 recipe helped it scale. It differentiates itself through a long family heritage paired with a dual business model of local restaurants and broad CPG distribution, now backed by Kaulig Capital. Its goal is to grow the brand and expand distribution while keeping its family-owned roots.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Walmart Data Ventures said Kinder's launched two products in 2025, adding over 50% incrementality.
  • June 2026 Gold Label BBQ Sauce Variety Pack broadened peak-season shelf presence.
  • Kinder's premium seasoning rankings remain strong online, reinforcing household staple status in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Premium condiments face Costco and Walmart private-label pressure that compresses margins by 2026.
  • A reset at Walmart or Costco would slash volumes and challenge Kinder's economics.
  • If flavor innovation stalls, giant incumbents and store brands can erase Kinder's premium halo.

What makes Kinder's unique

  • Kinder's blends butcher-shop heritage with CPG scale across sauces, seasonings, and rubs.
  • National retail reach spans Walmart, Costco, Albertsons, and Sam's Club by 2026.
  • Kaulig Capital backed Kinder's in late 2022, funding faster innovation and distribution.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • Company Equity
  • Performance Bonus