Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Category: HR

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote - Charlotte, NC preferred

Salary: FT

Company Overview: Welcome to Five Star Parks & Attractions, where work is fun, growth is real, and every day makes an impact.

Five Star isn't just a rating or a name; we're a team of people who love creating unforgettable moments. As a leader in the amusement and hospitality industry, Five Star Parks & Attractions brings energy to both indoor and outdoor family entertainment centers across the country. From the first smile at the front door to the last high-five of the day, we're all about delivering experiences families, friends, and coworkers remember long after they leave.

As the largest privately owned operator of family entertainment centers in the U.S., we offer more than a job, we offer a place to belong. Whether you're starting your very first job, looking for a flexible role, or building a long-term career, there's a spot for you here.

Safety, trust, and a service mindset guide everything we do. We treat our guests like friends and our team members like family, creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone's contribution matters. We believe in empathy, teamwork, and opening doors to new possibilities, on the floor, behind the scenes, and beyond.

If you're service-minded, motivated, and ready to be part of something fun and meaningful, we'd love to meet you. Join Five Star Parks & Attractions and help us deliver safe, clean, unforgettable fun to the communities we serve every single day.

Job Summary: Five Star Parks & Attractions is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interview and hiring great employees for our growing, multi-location business. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is also responsible for onboarding all new candidates into The HRIS system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement overall recruiting strategy.
• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications.
• Work with management to perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives.
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices.
• Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the team.
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process.
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards.
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media, etc.
• Screen candidates resumes and job applications.
• Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule.
• Assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
• Work with management to schedule orientations.
• Onboard new employees to become fully integrated.
• Access and attract qualified applicants for open positions.
• Review resumes, focusing on skills matching up best to the requirements at hand.

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of how to use social media and various hiring platforms.
• Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
• Solid time management, organization, and prioritization skills; ability to work with little to no direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with various levels of company members and candidates.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews.
• Hands on experience with various selection processes (video interviewing, phone interviewing, reference check, etc.)
• Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Hands-on experience with recruiting software, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree preferred or 3-5 years of related recruiting experience.
• Must have a positive, engaging, and team-oriented outlook.
• Must be willing to work weekends if business dictates a need.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with J1 and H2B Visa candidates.
• Familiarity with military/veteran recruitment.
• Experience recruiting for internships.

Five Star Parks Benefits Overview: At five star parks, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our team members. We offer competitive compensation, health coverage, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional development - all aimed at prioritizing what matters most to our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical insurance, HSA, dental, vision, life insurance & AD&D, Aflac supplemental plans, and participation in our 401(k) retirement plan after one year of service and meeting age requirements. Generous time-off policies, including paid time off and sick leave, help ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Five Star Park & Attractions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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