Talent Acquisition Specialist Junior

Discover the Future of Hospitality: Join a Team Redefining Stay Experiences

Join the visionary team at Placemakr where innovation meets hospitality. As a venturebacked startup reshaping the future of stay experiences Placemakr seamlessly blends the comforts of home with the conveniences of a hotel. Imagine being part of a team that redefines the concept of "home away from home" where smart technology enhances every aspect of the guest experience.

Founded in 2017 Placemakr boasts over 240 team members and 11 properties across six cities with more on the horizon. Recognized as one of Americas top 500 startup employers by Forbes in 2022 Placemakr has earned acclaim for its innovative approach to hospitality. With a remarkable guest Net Promoter Score of 67 compared to the traditional hotel average of 41 Placemakr sets the standard for guest satisfaction.

Partnering with developers and investors Placemakr elevates properties into versatile flexible spaces that cater to all types of travelers. Join us in creating a smarter way to stay where every day brings new opportunities for growth collaboration and innovation.

A Preview of Your Role

Be part of our client s team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist managing highvolume recruiting needs cultivating diverse candidate pools and ensuring a memorable candidate journey. Collaborate with stakeholders innovate recruitment strategies and shape the future of recruitment at Placemakr.

Unlock Your Potential: A Glance into Your Role as a Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ignite Impact: Your Key Responsibilities in Shaping the Future of Hospitality

• Support requisitions across diverse stakeholders spanning multiple business units including sales operations guest experience engineering property operations and leadership real estate and analytics encompassing positions from entry level to management.
  
• Cultivate and nurture networks to establish a robust pool of highcaliber diverse candidates both active and passive across all levels and functions.
  
• Manage the endtoend recruitment process from scheduling and conducting interviews to ensuring a memorable candidate journey.
  
• Maintain ongoing communication with hiring managers to evaluate the efficacy of recruitment strategies and partnership alignment.
  
• Utilize innovative sourcing techniques and platforms such as Indeed and LinkedIn to identify and engage top talent.
  
• Collaborate on the development of tools and initiatives to enhance our recruiting endeavors including employer branding activities and interview methodologies.
  
• Partner closely with peers People Experience (HR) counterparts and business leaders to devise and execute recruitment strategies that drive organizational success.
  
• Serve as a recruitment subject matter expert providing insights into hiring trends and market dynamics in startup hospitality and tech sectors across North America and globally.
  
• Adapt to additional duties and responsibilities as required. Join us in shaping the future of recruitment at Placemakr!
  

Requirements

Fuel Your Success: Essential Skills and Qualifications for Thriving in Hospitality Recruitment

• Demonstrated experience autonomously managing highvolume recruiting needs for nonexempt servicefocused roles as well as specialized corporate and technical (maintenance/engineering) roles.
  
• Expert knowledge in sourcing for exceptional passive and active candidates through a variety of resources including inperson recruiting professional networks (LinkedIn Indeed etc.) and referrals.
  
• Familiarity with one or more applicant tracking systems (we use Lever!).
  
• Ability to develop improve and implement recruiting processes and strategies.
  
• Exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills centered around empathy and collaboration enabling a deep understanding of hiring manager and candidate needs.
  
• Unbeatable written and verbal communication skills that are clear direct and inspire trust.
  
• Effective multitasking with a sense of urgency in an ambiguous dynamic environment embracing changes as they arise.
  
• Propensity for taking initiative and ownership while operating with a high level of independence rigor and creativity.
  
• Consistent maintenance of a high level of confidentiality.
  
• Comfortable utilizing talent acquisition expertise and communication skills to inspire and influence the organization to action.
  
• Embody our Community Norms: You Own It. You Make It Better. You Treat People Right. Join us in making a difference at Placemakr!
  

Education:

• Psychology or related.
  

Tech Stack:

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Lever as mentioned in the job description is the ATS used. Familiarity with Lever or a similar system is essential for managing the endtoend recruitment process.
  
• Professional Networking Platforms: Proficiency in utilizing platforms like LinkedIn for sourcing and engaging with passive and active candidates. Understanding how to leverage networks to build and maintain a pool of highquality candidates is crucial.
  
• Job Boards: Utilizing job boards such as Indeed for posting job openings and actively searching for potential candidates.
  
• Communication Tools: Efficient use of communication tools for scheduling and conducting interviews. This could include email video conferencing tools and other communication platforms.
  
• Employer Branding Tools: Involvement in building and implementing employer branding initiatives. This might involve using tools or platforms to enhance the companys image as an employer of choice.
  
• Collaboration Tools: Working closely with peers HR partners and business leaders may involve using collaboration tools such as Slack Microsoft Teams or other project management tools.
  
• Data Analytics Tools: Depending on the organizations requirements familiarity with tools that help in analyzing recruitment data and metrics for continuous improvement.
  
• Training and Development Platforms: If the role includes training and mentoring other team members having access to training platforms or materials to facilitate team development.
  

Benefits