HR Specialist

Carver & Associates Inc•Atlanta, GA

14h

About The Position

The HR Specialist – Talent Acquisition manages full-cycle talent acquisition in a fast-paced environment, bridging people-first hospitality operations with technology-driven recruiting. The role uses HR and applicant tracking systems to support hiring and create a welcoming candidate and employee experience. The position also coordinates pre-hire and onboarding activities, supports employer branding, and assists with general People & Culture work, including employee relations support, internal mobility tracking, and labor compliance.

Requirements

2–4+ years of hands-on experience in human resources, full-cycle recruiting, or talent acquisition.
Demonstrated background in or strong affinity for the hospitality industry, including an understanding of high-volume, guest-centric, or shift-based environments.
Proficiency with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and digital communication or video interview tools.
Comfort adopting emerging recruiting technology, AI-driven screening tools, and people analytics dashboards.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
High emotional intelligence and a service-oriented, hospitality-first mindset.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offer execution for operational, guest-facing, and technical or corporate support roles.
Partner with department leaders to forecast staffing needs, define candidate profiles, and build proactive talent pipelines.
Track and report recruitment analytics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and applicant conversion rates, to improve hiring workflows.
Use and optimize ATS and HRIS platforms to maintain candidate records and data integrity.
Use digital sourcing channels, AI-assisted recruitment tools, and professional networking databases to source diverse, high-caliber talent.
Implement digital onboarding touchpoints, virtual interview options, and automated workflows to streamline the candidate-to-employee transition.
Coordinate pre-hire compliance checks, offer letters, and new-hire orientation sessions.
Support the organization’s employer brand across social media, local community partnerships, and industry recruitment events.
Assist with general People & Culture tasks, including employee relations support, internal mobility tracking, and adherence to local, state, and federal labor compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.