Talent Acquisition Partner - Colorado

Summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to support recruiting for its Operations teams in the Denver region. The role develops regional recruiting strategies, sources and screens candidates, manages the full-cycle hiring process, coaches Operators, and reports on recruiting outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a partner to Operations in developing a periodic, quarterly, and annual regional recruiting strategy with Operations, utilizing Talent Acquisition and labor market data. Develops an understanding of all recruiting tactics and success rates to share and coach Operations. Proactively identifies staffing needs in assigned areas. Partners with Operations to determine selection criteria for candidates and build alignment for diverse, high-quality Operations candidates
• Plans interview and selection process, including screening calls, in-person/virtual interviews, and Operations interview process through determining candidates’ technical competence, applicable background and skills, and cultural fit
• Identifies a variety of Operations management candidate sourcing methods such as Indeed, LinkedIn, etc. Conducts research into innovative approaches and best practices used by competitor companies for presentation to Field HR and Operations leadership
• Partners with Operations throughout the full recruitment cycle to create offer letters and extend offer packages, including negotiation around compensation, job terms, and conditions. Collaborates with Operations to support candidates through onboarding to ensure a best-in-class candidate experience
• Trains and coaches Operators on employment processes, including interview techniques and technology. Responsible for recruitment training in people assessment, how to complete an interview, recruitment marketing strategies, and candidate sourcing
• Conducts open houses and in-person interviews with Operations team and attends college recruiting events in the market the position supports to identify potential candidates
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition leaders on recruiting efforts and maintains updated recruitment results through preparing a weekly report on results and projects. Prepares and provides reports on recruitment outcomes and progress on projects

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required, major in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred
• Minimum three years of experience in recruiting for Operations management with a retail/hospitality company, including lead generation, creative sourcing, and cold calling experience
• (Operations management experience may also be considered.)
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position
• Travel (including overnight): 20% to 30%
• Major in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree required, major in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred
• Minimum three years of experience in recruiting for Operations management with a retail/hospitality company, including lead generation, creative sourcing, and cold calling experience
• (Operations management experience may also be considered.)
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position
• travel (including overnight): 20% to 30%

Nice to Haves

• major in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates