Market Recruiter

To reach White Lodging’s vision to build and sustain the deepest and most capable management team in the hospitality industry, the Market Recruiter will carry out the company recruiting strategy on a local level. The overall goal is to lower the number of open positions and time to fill open jobs.

* Work with Director of Talent Acquisition and properties to carry out White Lodging recruiting strategy.
* Facilitate and effective Boots on the Ground Recruiting strategy - teach properties how to fish. Train leaders on how to continuously recruit.
* Work with properties on writing and executing recruiting plans.
* Work with hiring managers on workforce planning and needs.
* Connect properties to appropriate associates to fix
* Work with the properties on market college recruiting and grad placement.
* Source and screen key positions based on market need.
* Oversee virtual bench in the region. Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
* Assist with talent summits.
* Check-in regularly with property managers & employees to establish rapport, gauge morale & source candidates.
* Adjust recruiting activities to forecasted and immediate manpower needs.
* Work with hotel leaders and HR departments to promote associate referral program.
* Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate sourcing. Explore market best practices in recruitment and staffing and implement appropriate best practices for cluster.
* Connect properties with community-based organizations and help properties to develop overall strategy for using CBOs to build applicant base.
* Use social media and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.
* Develop relationships within local colleges and trade schools to aid in recruiting.
* Build networks to find qualified passive candidates.
* Make wage and benefits recommendations as needed.
* Monitor and reduce the costs of recruitment process.
* When possible, assist GM’s with management screening and interviewing.
* Aid in public relations by establishing a reputation for White Lodging as a recognizable employer of choice.
* Follow through with new associates to ensure satisfaction with job. Take learnings to property and regional leaders to encourage actions to create a better workplace.
* Perform other duties as directed by the Corporate Director of Talent Acquisition.

SKILLS

* Working knowledge of the Hotel and F&B processes.
* Working knowledge of the right type of candidates.
* Proficient and using and teaching the company’s Applicant Tracking System.
* Strong recruitment training skills.
* Strong relationship skills.
* Strong skills at conducting effective interviews.
* Strong 1:1 relationship skills.
* Flexibility to shift focus at the direction of Corporate Director and/or Corporate VP.
* Professional, hospitable demeanor.
* Strong Organization Skills.
* Strong skills in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Effective working knowledge of Human Resources law and the ability to apply that law to daily situations.
* Understanding of employment marketing.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

* 4-year college degree and/or equivalent work experience.
* 3 years hotel or F&B operations experience.