CPT Talent Acquisition Director Jobs
Talent Acquisition Director jobs on CPT put you at the intersection of workforce strategy and compliance, where your academic program in HR, business, or organizational psychology directly authorizes the work. Your DSO must confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum before you start, and CPT authorization is tied to a specific employer and position.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Looking to build connections, careers, and a future at one of North America's largest food service distributors? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern at our Home Office!
Our 12-week paid internship program offers firsthand experience and meaningful projects that have an impact on our business. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that will expose you to various aspects of our industry.
Build Connections By:
Working alongside our Talent Acquisition team that serves our customers, employees, and partners across North America and Canada. Collaborating with other Gordon Food Service interns and employees in the following areas:
- Communications
- Finance
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- IT
- Marketing & Merchandising
- Supply Chain
- Sales
Build a Career:
In the Talent Acquisition department by:
- Supporting various business units across USD and Shared Services
- Supporting full-cycle recruitment by sourcing candidate pipelines and conducting initial phone screens for high-volume and specialized positions across US Distribution.
- Coordinating and scheduling virtual/in-person interview blocks, ensuring seamless communication and a positive experience for all candidates.
- Assisting with job fair preparations, and social media recruitment campaigns to boost employer branding.
- Maintaining candidate tracking, log interview feedback, and contribute to process improvement projects within the TA function.
Build the Future by:
Being an intern at Gordon Food Service, North America's largest family-owned broadline food service distributor and working alongside our department by:
- Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside the office.
- Engaging in our mentorship program
- Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential
- Participating in Gordon Food Services’ community and stewardship efforts
- Developing personal and professional skills through workshops about communication, LinkedIn, presenting, and more
- Embedding directly with a team that treats AI as a core collaborator. You will gain hands-on experience using and developing intelligent systems to deliver real-world business impact
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Meet the following qualifications to be considered for our 2027 internship program:
- Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial / Organizational Psychology, Communications or related field.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Taking advantage of our competitive benefits package including:
- Paid Weekly
- Flex Hours
- Gordon Food Service Store Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
Ready to start building? Apply today!
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
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Does a Talent Acquisition Director role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your academic program in HR, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related field requires practical training as part of the curriculum. Your DSO will assess whether the specific duties of the role, such as leading hiring strategy, managing recruitment teams, or overseeing workforce planning, directly integrate with your coursework. A vague or generalist job description may require clarification from the employer before authorization is granted.
Can I do CPT as a Talent Acquisition Director if my degree is in a non-HR field?
It depends on how closely your program connects to the role. A business analytics or data science degree can support CPT for a Talent Acquisition Director position if the role involves workforce analytics or HR technology. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your program's curriculum, not your personal assessment of fit. Bring documentation showing how the role's core responsibilities align with your required coursework.
Will CPT as a Talent Acquisition Director affect my H-1B sponsorship options later?
CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility, but full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility, which removes one common bridge to H-1B sponsorship. The role does qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards when properly documented, so employers can sponsor an H-1B visa petition directly. Use Migrate Mate to identify companies with a track record of filing H-1B visa LCAs for HR leadership roles before you accept an offer.
What documents does my employer need to provide for CPT authorization at this level?
Your employer must provide an offer letter on company letterhead that includes your exact job title, the employer's legal name and address, your start and end dates, whether the position is full-time or part-time, and a brief description of job duties. For a director-level role, DSOs often expect more detailed duty descriptions to confirm the work is curriculum-integral rather than purely administrative or managerial in nature.
Is a Talent Acquisition Director position typically full-time or part-time CPT, and does that distinction matter?
Director-level roles are almost always full-time, which classifies them as full-time CPT. That classification matters because 12 or more cumulative months of full-time CPT eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT regardless of duration. If the employer offers a reduced schedule that keeps you under the full-time threshold, confirm this with your DSO in writing before your CPT is authorized.