Field Talent Acquisition Partner - Phoenix, AZ

Whataburger•Phoenix, AZ

20h

About The Position

Welcome to Whataburger Careers! This position is a talent business partner which focuses on sourcing and selecting talent for specialized and niche skills for restaurant operations, field, and corporate office (support system) positions. This position is responsible for managing full cycle recruiting across all levels, including professional, managerial, and director level positions within multiple business units. This position is responsible for attracting and selecting the most qualified applicants by connecting with prospective job seekers, networking with passive talent, and developing talent acquisition strategies for filling open positions. Total Rewards: Competitive Weekly Pay Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance Opportunities for Career Development and Growth Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1! Paid Corporate Holidays Company Vehicle, Based on Position 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible! Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance) Discounted Meals For You and a Guest Wireless Service Discounts Computer & Software Discounts Fitness / Gym Discounts Awards and Recognition For All You Do Retirement Celebration Program Responsibilities: Serves as internal consultant in talent acquisition matters to the business. Maintains a working knowledge of company organizational structure, company benefits, and provides guidance to hiring managers. Reviews hiring needs with Department Leaders to verify individual area needs and projected staffing needs. Assists those individuals by supporting their succession planning goals and by assisting with both external and internal methods of recruitment. Sources, conducts searches, interviews, and assesses candidate skills sets against position requirements. Articulates the strengths and limitations to the hiring manager. Participates in the interview process for varying levels of Management and Staff positions. Maintains accurate and thorough records by tracking leads and applicants, interview results, recruiting results, new hire availability date(s), and candidate wage expectations. Tracks all applicants in Applicant Tracking System and provides disposition feedback on job boards to announce closed requisition(s). Ensures candidate decisions are made in a timely manner. Stays up to date on recruiting and retention trends for all markets and positions assigned. Drives candidate interview process progression, extends employment offer, and monitors progress through day 1 ready. Educates incumbents on Total Rewards benefits, date-of-hire timelines, and sign-on bonus/relocation disbursements, when applicable. Networks and partners with outside sources (business associations, universities, alumni, staffing agencies, professional organizations, social media etc.) to identify top-tier talent and build relationships for referrals. Coordinates and participates in job fairs with community groups and agencies, high schools, junior colleges, and universities to recruit potential candidates. Works with Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager and team to identify and develop new recruitment methods. Solicits feedback from incumbents and refines methods as needed. Actively looks for new methods for recruiting all Whataburger employees uses enabling technologies and web tools, social networking, etc. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience required
3+ years’ experience directly related full cycle Talent Acquisition
5+ years’ experience talent acquisition experience preferably corporate environment
In-depth knowledge of behavioral interviewing skills and competency-based selection
Skilled in providing exceptional customer service
Demonstrated ability to help build teams in matching talent to careers
Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Visio (as applicable)
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and CRM tools
Ability to communicate well with the general public and experience in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with management, candidates, and co-workers
Ability to work in a team environment
Working knowledge of employment laws relating to employee relations and personnel administration
Strong conflict management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Ability to work as a self-directed individual taking initiative to identify and address business needs
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
Must be able to travel occasionally both locally and long distances (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations
Must possess a valid driver’s license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record that adheres to the Whataburger standards and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in their state of residence

Nice To Haves

Talent Acquisition certifications preferred
PHR certification or equivalent experience preferred
Proficiency with Workday preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as internal consultant in talent acquisition matters to the business.
Maintains a working knowledge of company organizational structure, company benefits, and provides guidance to hiring managers.
Reviews hiring needs with Department Leaders to verify individual area needs and projected staffing needs.
Assists those individuals by supporting their succession planning goals and by assisting with both external and internal methods of recruitment.
Sources, conducts searches, interviews, and assesses candidate skills sets against position requirements.
Articulates the strengths and limitations to the hiring manager.
Participates in the interview process for varying levels of Management and Staff positions.
Maintains accurate and thorough records by tracking leads and applicants, interview results, recruiting results, new hire availability date(s), and candidate wage expectations.
Tracks all applicants in Applicant Tracking System and provides disposition feedback on job boards to announce closed requisition(s).
Ensures candidate decisions are made in a timely manner.
Stays up to date on recruiting and retention trends for all markets and positions assigned.
Drives candidate interview process progression, extends employment offer, and monitors progress through day 1 ready.
Educates incumbents on Total Rewards benefits, date-of-hire timelines, and sign-on bonus/relocation disbursements, when applicable.
Networks and partners with outside sources (business associations, universities, alumni, staffing agencies, professional organizations, social media etc.) to identify top-tier talent and build relationships for referrals.
Coordinates and participates in job fairs with community groups and agencies, high schools, junior colleges, and universities to recruit potential candidates.
Works with Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager and team to identify and develop new recruitment methods.
Solicits feedback from incumbents and refines methods as needed.
Actively looks for new methods for recruiting all Whataburger employees uses enabling technologies and web tools, social networking, etc.
Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay
Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential
Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1!
Paid Corporate Holidays
Company Vehicle, Based on Position
401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
Discounted Meals For You and a Guest
Wireless Service Discounts
Computer & Software Discounts
Fitness / Gym Discounts
Awards and Recognition For All You Do
Retirement Celebration Program