Founding Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Lead

About the Role

Pronto is a fast-growing dietary supplement manufacturer on the verge of massive expansion. We are looking for a highly experienced Founding Recruiter to come in as a "one-person show" and build our talent acquisition engine from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be the driving force behind our immediate hiring needs. This role is designed to scale—as hiring volume skyrockets next year, you will build out your own recruiting team and transition into a Head of Talent/Director of Recruiting role. We need an experienced hunter and strategic partner who understands manufacturing and is ready to be on the floor every day to build the team of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruiting Across All Levels: Own the entire hiring process from opening a requisition to extending the offer for every department—source, screen, interview, and close candidates ranging from electro-mechanical technicians and line operators to C-suite executives.
• University & Community Partnerships: Build robust internship and workforce development programs by partnering with local institutions like George Mason University (SciTech Campus), Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA - Manassas Campus), and Prince William County Public Schools. Collaborate with county and state economic development initiatives (such as InternshipsVA) to tap into local talent pipelines and leverage available employer grants.
• Build the Engine: Select, implement, and optimize our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Strategic Partnership: Work directly with the CEO and department heads to forecast hiring needs, define job requirements, and establish competitive compensation ranges.
• Employer Branding: Tell the Pronto story and build our reputation in the Manassas area as an employer of choice in the manufacturing sector to attract top-tier talent.
• Scale the Team: As hiring demands multiply next year, recruit, train, and manage a team of internal recruiters and coordinators to support rapid growth.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external staffing agencies for temporary labor and specialized headhunters when necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a proven track record of placing both high-volume hourly roles and specialized/salaried positions.
• Deep experience recruiting within dietary supplements, food & beverage manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or CPG industries—you already know what a good cGMP-compliant Quality Manager or a high-speed Encapsulation Operator looks like.
• The "Builder" Mentality: You thrive in an environment where processes don't exist yet because you are excited to create them. You don't just fill seats; you build hiring systems.
• Executive Presence: Comfortable reporting directly to the CEO, pushing back when necessary, and advising leadership on market trends and talent strategy.
• Sourcing Chops: You don't just wait for applicants—you actively hunt passive talent for hard-to-fill technical and leadership roles.
• Scalability: You have a clear vision of how a recruiting department should function at scale and the leadership capabilities to manage a team as the company expands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year based on experience.
• Growth Potential: Direct pathway to Head of Talent / VP of Recruiting as the company scales.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan eligibility.
• Time Off: 4 weeks paid vacation and 7 paid holidays annually.

About Pronto Manufacturing & Fulfillment

Pronto combines science, manufacturing excellence, and an exceptional customer experience to create dietary supplements our customers trust. Our mission is to develop innovative powder and capsule formulations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.