Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

A well-established hospitality organization is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support hiring efforts for a newly renovated hotel in Ontario, California. This individual will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional hospitality talent across all hotel departments while partnering closely with property leadership throughout the recruiting process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who enjoys building relationships, sourcing top talent, and contributing to the successful launch of a revitalized hotel property.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly and salaried hotel positions.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, networking, employee referrals, community partnerships, and local recruiting events.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with hotel leadership to understand staffing priorities and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate interviews, communicate with candidates, and manage the hiring process from initial outreach through offer acceptance.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Promote employment opportunities through social media, hospitality organizations, career fairs, and local workforce programs.
• Develop relationships with hospitality schools, community organizations, and industry groups to expand recruiting efforts.
• Monitor recruiting activity and provide regular updates on candidate pipelines and hiring progress.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while ensuring an efficient and professional hiring process.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience; hospitality recruiting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting for hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail, or other customer-focused environments.
• Strong sourcing and networking skills with the ability to identify both active and passive candidates.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); Workday experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and social recruiting platforms.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple openings in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and recruiting experience.
• Previous experience supporting hotel operations or hospitality recruiting is highly desirable.

Compensation

• Base Salary: Up to $85,000 , depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an exciting hotel renovation project and play a key role in building a high-performing team from the ground up.