Recruitment Specialist

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist supports recruitment activities and manages onboarding coordination from offer through the new hire’s first days. The role partners with the Recruiting team on hiring events and recruitment strategies, coordinates pre-employment requirements including licensing and gaming appointments, serves as a point of contact for new hires, and organizes and facilitates New Hire Brand Induction. The position also maintains hiring and onboarding records, tracks completion metrics, supports compliance with regulatory and gaming requirements, and identifies opportunities to improve processes.

The position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume business that runs 24/7 and may involve working holidays and weekends and in a smoky environment. Candidates must be at least 21, pass a background check and drug screening, and obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and any licenses or certifications required by applicable federal, state, and gaming/lottery regulations.

Requirements

• Preferred: 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR, or onboarding support.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, including a 24/7 business, holidays, weekends, and a smoky environment.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and any licenses or certifications required by federal, state, and gaming/lottery regulations.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of the employment and recruitment life cycle.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fair employment laws and FLSA regulations.
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable word-processing, email, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including ADA and FMLA.
• Knowledge of recruiting and interviewing techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HR systems such as Workday, UKG, or RedeApp.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Recruiting team to support hiring-event scheduling, logistics, and execution.
• Assist in implementing recruitment strategies to attract talent.
• Coordinate candidate communications about hiring events and next steps.
• Support a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Own onboarding coordination after an offer is extended.
• Schedule and coordinate pre-employment requirements, including licensing and gaming appointments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for new hires during the pre-hire and onboarding phases.
• Ensure required documentation and steps are completed before the start date.
• Schedule new hires for Brand Induction sessions and coordinate class logistics, rosters, and communications.
• Partner with Training and HR teams to support a smooth first-day experience.
• Facilitate Day 1 and Day 2 Brand Induction Training.
• Track attendance and onboarding completion metrics.
• Maintain accurate hiring, licensing, and onboarding records.
• Track and report onboarding timelines and completion rates.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and gaming requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support team members’ health, future planning, and work-life balance; benefits may vary by employment status. Details are available on the employer’s career site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed