Talent Acquisition Manager

Pledge for Success:

We are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests.Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading and executing the overall recruitment and hiring process to include attracting sourcing and retaining top talent to meet the organization’s needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Participate in the development of talent acquisition strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives, and employer branding.
• Stays informed of hiring needs, identifying skills gaps, and building talent pipelines.
• Utilizes various channels, including online job boards, social media, and networking events, to attract qualified candidates.
• Ensures the Talent Acquisition staff consistently adhere to hiring processes and ilani culture.
• As needed, assist applicants and team members with navigating the application process.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR team to understand their needs, collaborate on job descriptions, and ensure alignment on hiring decisions.
• Manages the interactions of all applicants, team members and department heads to ensure the completion of all appropriate documentation and follow-up with candidates for employment.
• Oversees and assists with reviewing applications and determining the applicant’s qualifications and suitability for employment.
• Schedules and conducts pre-screening interviews with manager and above candidates and collects and disseminates interview and reference feedback.
• Confers with managers and supervisors to ensure that all hiring and employment practices comply with state and federal laws, and tribal ordinances.
• Participates in developing and maintaining sourcing partnerships.
• Participates in the review and update of job descriptions.
• Track key recruitment metrics, analyze data to identify areas for improvement, and provide insights to inform recruitment strategies.
• Assists with managing the employee gaming license process and ensures compliance with state and tribal gaming authority requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field plus five (5) years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience supervising, training, assessing, and developing Talent Acquisition teams.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition principles and best practices.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms specifically Workday.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across teams and wit.
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Must be able to work effectively with others and communicate with team members at all levels, including managers, directors, and executives.
• Must be comfortable holding team members, including management, accountable to the prescribed recruitment and hiring processes and procedures.
• Able to prioritize effectively along with the flexibility to quickly shift priorities to meet business needs.
• Extremely organized; able to work on multiple projects or tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Relevant experience requiring a high degree of discretion, maintaining confidentiality, and protecting team members’ privacy.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office; particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel (intermediate Excel skills desired).
• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Ability to sit or stand using a computer and telephone for the majority of the workday.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to flexible hours as needed.
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience leading or managing a company's Talent Acquisition strategies is strongly preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred.