HR Specialist Recruiting and Engagement

Caesars Entertainment•Laughlin, NV

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist - Recruiting & Engagement is responsible for attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent while supporting initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational culture. The position serves as an ambassador of the organization's employer brand and partners with leaders to identify talent needs, develop recruitment strategies, and foster programs that promote employee satisfaction, recognition, and retention. The role manages full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating hiring processes, and extending offers. It also supports employee engagement and recognition initiatives, employee events, wellness programs, community involvement, internal communications, and HR projects. The position maintains accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking data and ensures recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and organizational policies. The work takes place in a casino environment that may be noisy, busy, and fast-paced. The role requires the ability to sit and/or stand for up to eight hours per shift and availability for flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of recruiting, talent acquisition, employee engagement, or human resources experience preferred.
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of recruiting practices and employment law.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Proficiency with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours per shift.
Ability to work in a noisy, busy, and fast-paced casino environment.
Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Hospitality, gaming, food and beverage, or service industry experience preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of recruiting, talent acquisition, employee engagement, or human resources experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions.
Partner with department leaders and HR leadership to understand staffing needs and workforce planning objectives.
Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for critical and high-turnover positions.
Create and post job advertisements across multiple recruitment platforms.
Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, community partnerships, and career fairs.
Screen applications and conduct initial candidate assessments and interviews.
Coordinate interview scheduling and communication between candidates and hiring managers.
Prepare and extend employment offers.
Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and organizational policies.
Assist in developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives that strengthen workplace culture and retention.
Coordinate employee recognition and appreciation programs.
Support employee events, celebrations, wellness initiatives, and community involvement activities.
Recommend programs and initiatives designed to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
Collaborate with leaders to promote engagement and recognition opportunities across departments.
Assist with internal communications related to employee programs and organizational initiatives.
Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking data.
Assist with HR projects and special initiatives as assigned.