GPS Hospitality Hiring for Recruiting Specialist at Atlanta, Georgia Full Time

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Based in Atlanta, Georgia, GPS Hospitality is a proud franchisee of BURGER KING®, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen® and Pizza Hut® operating restaurants across 13 states. We’re guided by our values: Goals, People and Service and our vision of becoming our guest’s favorite fast-food destination.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The primary function of this position will be to undertake all hiring activities, from advertising open roles to interviewing candidates. The Recruitment Specialist will be connecting with potential candidates online and offline, screening applications and supporting hiring managers at our restaurants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the talent acquisition function both externally and internally, which may include, but is not limited to, screening resumes, cold calling applicants, attending job fairs, and placing employment ads on job boards.
2. Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport.
3. Maintain job boards and online recruiting resources in a cost- efficient manner.
4. Coordinate the recruiting process; pre-screen resumes, phone screen candidates, make qualified suggestions to hiring managers, and arrange interview times in a timely manner.
5. Evaluates applicants by reviewing job requirements and applicant qualifications.

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(Additional important duties/responsibilities)

1. Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.
2. Arranges management interviews by coordinating schedules as needed.
3. Improves organization attractiveness by communicating the company culture and history; emphasizing benefits and perks.
4. Analyze recruiting and hiring trends to understand retention; apply knowledge to the sourcing of candidates in order to decrease turnover.
5. Recommend new improvements by staying current in recruiting practices.
6. Serves as resource to hiring managers in determining how the recruiting and on-boarding processes are working and recommends changes as applicable.
7. Responsible for tracking, monitoring systems, and pulling reports for business application.
8. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum: High School Diploma

Preferred Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: 3+ years of managing all phases of recruitment and hiring process, preferably in the hospitality/restaurant industry.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Solid time management with effective follow-through and organizational skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Excellent customer service skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication. Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media. Proficient with applicant tracking systems. Ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information. Detail oriented and organized with demonstrated ability to meet schedules, deadlines, and determine work priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND GENERAL DEMANDS: I nside work with no exposure to weather conditions. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; sitting for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; bending, stooping, or reaching to retrieve or store materials. Able to travel.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Up to 20%.

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

GPS Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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