Job Details
Purpose:
The purpose of the talent acquisition manager is to strategically identify, attract, and retain top talent to meet our client's current and future staffing needs. This process goes beyond simply filling vacancies; it involves understanding the organization's goals and culture, forecasting future workforce requirements, and implementing effective recruitment strategies to ensure the right people are in the right roles at the right time.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) for our client in Alexandria, VA, your primary responsibilities will include:
1. Talent Acquisition: You'll be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for various positions within their restaurants and management located in their Virginia, Washington DC and Florida Markets. This involves understanding the staffing needs of each restaurant location and collaborating with hiring managers to identify the skills and qualities required for each role.
2. Job Posting and Advertising: You'll create, and audit existing compelling job descriptions and advertisements tailored to attract candidates for both front-of-house, back-of-house and management positions. This may involve utilizing online job boards, social media platforms, and other recruiting channels to reach a diverse pool of applicants.
3. Candidate Screening and Selection: The Talent Acquisition Manager will review resumes, conduct initial screenings, and schedule interviews with potential candidates. This includes assessing candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit with the company's values and team dynamics.
4. Interview Coordination: The Talent Acquisition Manager will coordinate and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient interview process. This may involve scheduling multiple rounds of interviews and providing candidates with necessary information about the company's restaurants and culture.
5. Onboarding and Orientation: Once candidates are hired, the Talent Acquisition Manager will oversee the onboarding process to ensure a seamless transition for new employees. This involves conducting orientation sessions, assisting with paperwork and documentation, and providing necessary training materials. Presentation skills & creativity are required.
6. Candidate Relationship Management: The Talent Acquisition Manager will maintain relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process, providing timely communication and feedback to ensure a positive candidate experience. Additionally, you'll build a talent pipeline for future hiring needs and maintain contact with potential candidates for future opportunities.
7. Recruitment Strategy and Planning: The Talent Acquisition Manager will collaborate with the company's management team and leadership team to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies that align with the company's growth objectives. This will involve analyzing recruitment metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
8. Meeting Business Objectives: Talent acquisition aligns with the organization's overall strategic goals and objectives by ensuring that it has the necessary talent to drive success. This includes filling critical roles, current and future expansion into new markets, and supporting growth initiatives.
9. Enhancing Employer Brand: The Talent Acquisition Manager will have experience in developing a strong talent acquisition strategy and can enhance an organization's employer brand by showcasing its values, culture, and opportunities for career growth. Positive employer branding helps attract top candidates, reduces recruitment costs, and improves employee retention.
10. Mitigating Skills Gaps: The Talent Acquisition Manager will address skills gaps within the organization by identifying areas of need and proactively recruiting individuals with the required expertise. This ensures that the organization remains competitive in its industry and can adapt to changing market demands.
11. Improving Diversity and Inclusion: The Talent Acquisition Manager will play a crucial role in promoting diversity and inclusion within the workforce. By implementing inclusive recruitment practices and actively seeking out candidates from diverse backgrounds, organizations can create a more equitable and representative workplace.
12. Ensuring Compliance: The Talent Acquisition Manager will ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process. This includes adhering to equal employment opportunity (EEO) guidelines, maintaining accurate records, and following best practices to minimize legal risks in all three markets.
Attributes of a successful TAM
- Ambitious
- Takes constructive feedback well and demonstrates changes of proposed feedback
- Flexibility & can manage many moving priorities
- Strong Organization skills and ability to multitask
- Fosters a partner mentality as this position will partner will all stakeholders
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish
- Exhibits Patience, Empathy, Integrity
- Experience with communication layers within a restaurant company
- Is not afraid to ask for help
- Motivating and Passionate about their role and impact
- Positive Attitude
- Owner Attitude
- Computer proficient with strong knowledge standard and new industry technology for talent
- acquisition.
- High attention to details
- Ready to have fun!
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years experience as a talent acquisition manager or related field/experience in a high-volume hospitality/restaurant environment. Demonstrated success in sourcing, screening, and hiring hourly and salary candidates.
- Fluency in the Spanish Language is highly desired to both support both interviewing and conducting new team member orientations.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical for building relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders. The Talent Acquisition Manager will effectively communicate job requirements, engage candidates, and negotiate job offers.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyze recruitment data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions is valuable. The Talent Acquisition Manager should also be able to quickly identify and solve recruitment challenges and adapt to changing hiring needs.
- Organizational and Time Management Skills: Effective organizational and time management skills are essential for managing multiple recruitment processes simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
- Customer Focus: A customer-centric approach is important to the Talent Acquisition Manager, as you will serve as ambassadors of the company brand and provide a positive candidate experience. A focus on understanding and meeting the needs of candidates and internal stakeholders is key.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: The Talent Acquisition Manager will work closely with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and other stakeholders. The ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and build strong working relationships are required.
- Adaptability and Resilience: The recruitment landscape is constantly evolving, and the Talent Acquisition Manager should be adaptable and resilient in the face of change and challenges. The ability to quickly pivot strategies, learn new technologies, and overcome obstacles is essential for success.
- Understanding of Employment Laws and Regulations: A solid understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations is essential to ensure compliance throughout the recruitment process. This includes knowledge of equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, anti-discrimination laws, and data privacy regulations.