Position Summary:
The Field Staffing Specialist (FSS) partners with store hiring managers to engage and hire the best talent in a highly competitive market. The ideal candidate works with General Managers District Managers and Operations Managers to source attract screen interview hire and onboard Blakes store level employees. This position requires spending time in the field recruiting and in the office conducting in person and online addition the FSS assists candidates throughout their entire onboarding experience by liaising with hiring managers and employees to ensure a positive and complete onboarding experience. This position reports directly to the Senior Operations Manager.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for store level staffing based on the needs of individual stores provided by the Senior Operations Manager
Identify approach and recruit for high-volume store-level positions for all Blakes Lotaburger stores by using existing recruiting tools and platforms; R365 Hiring & Onboarding and Landed
Utilize LinkedIn Indeed and NM Workforce Solutions to identify and engage active and passive candidates
Spend time out of the office finding and sourcing passive candidates currently working in the restaurant industry
Review previous applicants in Landed and R365 Hire that missed scheduled interviews or who were not previously contacted and reach out to these candidates to (re)schedule interviews with store hiring managers or the FSS
Maintain accurate and organized candidate records documentation and applicant tracking system (ATS) data to ensure compliance
Daily engage with a minimum of 10 candidates through cold calls or reaching out to previous applicants in R365 to ensure that Blakes is not relying solely on active candidates applying through the career website
Maintain daily logs detailing cold calls candidate sourcing through Landed & R365 in-person/online/phone interviews candidate pipeline candidate onboarding process and daily hires
Provide weekly summary reports to Senior Operations Manager based on the daily logs; due on by end of day on Wednesdays
Onsite hiring in new store openings as directed by the Senior Operations Manager
Occasional overnight travel with Operations Managers to out of town markets
Weekly schedule required: Monday & Friday: 6:00 am 4:00 pm Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 am 8:00 pm
Performance will be evaluated monthly by the Senior Operations Manager
Qualifications/Requirements (Education/Training/Experience/Abilities):
Must possess 2 years of direct or indirect recruiting experience.
College Degree is desired
Must possess a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint
Must be highly detailed oriented organized self-disciplined and a results-oriented team player.
Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
Familiarity with laws regulations and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or another recruitment system.
Knows and embodies the Core Values of Blakes Lotaburger
Must possess strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to read/write/speak in English
Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain and build trust; protect and preserve confidential information along with high attention to detail
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check including a motor vehicle record search.
Essential Physical/Emotional Requirements:
Must be able to occasionally stand/walk for extended periods of time
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
Must be able to talk and hear
Must be able to climb bend and stoop
Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds unassisted
Must be able to type and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time
Must be able to tolerate a reasonable amount of stress. Ability to multitask and work under stressful conditions in a quick service restaurant environment
Must be able to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations candidates and hiring managers using tactful appropriate and effective communication
Blakes Lotaburgers policy of equal opportunity includes the following: race religion ethnicity national origin ancestry familial status gender sexuality gender identification sexual orientation age (40 and over) veteran status genetic information or physical/mental disability (or perceived disability) or any other status protected by local state or federal law.
This EEO policy applies to all decisions regarding recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities and terms and conditions of employment. Blakes Lotaburger will not tolerate any form of harassment discrimination or retaliation on the basis of any status protected by local state or federal law.
Blakes Lotaburger LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation contact the Human Resources Department at or Ext. 1644.
This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.