Talent Acquisition Specialist

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for restaurant management and Restaurant Support Center positions.
• Partner with Operations Leadership and hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs.
• Source screen interview and recommend high-quality candidates.
• Build proactive talent pipelines across multiple markets.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies using job boards networking referrals social media and community partnerships.
• Represent Tazikis at career fairs recruiting events networking opportunities and community outreach initiatives.
• Manage job postings across recruiting platforms and maintain recruiting workflows.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure a seamless candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain and administer the Applicant Tracking System (R365 Hire) and recruiting records.
• Manage onboarding administration including I-9 compliance E-Verify and new hire documentation.
• Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill applicant flow interview activity offer acceptance rates and sourcing effectiveness.
• Partner with Human Resources and Operations Leadership to continuously improve recruiting strategies hiring processes and candidate quality.
• Support employer branding initiatives and help promote Tazikis as an employer of choice.
• Participate in special recruiting projects and organizational initiatives that support the continued growth of the company.

• Consistently fill open positions within established hiring timelines.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across multiple markets.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Tazikis culture and values.
• Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers and Operations Leadership.
• Maintain accurate recruiting systems onboarding records and compliance documentation.
• Utilize recruiting data and metrics to improve hiring effectiveness and sourcing strategies.
• Strengthen Tazikis employment brand through proactive recruiting and community engagement.
• Contribute to a recruiting function that consistently attracts high-quality talent.

• 35 years of Talent Acquisition Recruiting Human Resources or related experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Experience building recruiting pipelines and sourcing passive candidates.
• Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technology.
• Strong organizational project management and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience partnering with multiple hiring managers and balancing competing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruiting metrics and identify trends.
• Multi-unit restaurant hospitality retail or service industry recruiting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of I-9 and E-Verify processes preferred.
• Bachelors degree preferred.

• Reside in either the Birmingham AL or Nashville TN market.
• Travel approximately 50-60% based on business needs.
• Travel regularly between Birmingham and Nashville as well as other company markets as needed.
• Attend career fairs hiring events networking opportunities and recruiting initiatives.
• Visit restaurant locations and Restaurant Support Center offices to partner with Operations Leadership and hiring managers.
• Support recruiting efforts for new restaurant openings and market expansion.
• Occasionally travel overnight for recruiting events training or organizational meetings.
• Maintain reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout assigned markets.

• Builds meaningful relationships with candidates and hiring leaders.
• Takes ownership follows through and delivers results.
• Thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
• Thinks strategically while executing with excellence.
• Uses data to make informed recruiting decisions.
• Is proactive organized adaptable and solutions-oriented.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Lives our values of Connection Collaboration Challenge Fresh and Details.

Tazikis Café is a fast-casual restaurant brand with 110 locations in 18 states. Our menu is Mediterranean-inspired with a Southern flair and our mission is to create an environment that combines modern Mediterranean fare with meaningful human connection. We are a family of big-hearted foodies committed to making an impact in our communities!

We get it you want a flexible job youre excited about co-workers you enjoy and work you can be proud of. You can find that at Tazikis. Experience is great but not required - we can teach you everything you need!

Our Values are at the heart of all we do.

Create CONNECTION: Be Caring & Engaging

Embrace CHALLENGE: Be Passionate & Urgent

Foster COLLABORATION: Be Respectful & Responsible

Prioritize DETAILS: Be Teachable & Disciplined

Stay FRESH: Be Intentional & Innovative

Tazikis Cafe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.