Senior Recruiter – Universal Kids Resort

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Senior Recruiter develops and implements recruitment strategies for Universal Kids Resort, attracting, screening, and recruiting candidates for frontline roles and potentially operational leadership positions. The role builds talent pools and pipelines and manages the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, negotiation, and onboarding. It supports a positive candidate and hiring-team experience by providing guidance and resources throughout recruitment, positioning UKR as an employer of choice, and counseling Hiring Managers on hiring decisions. The recruiter monitors requisition progress and adjusts sourcing strategies as needed, partners with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners on staffing and internal promotion, and handles offers, onboarding requirements, and recruitment documentation. The role also supports Talent Acquisition communications and events, represents UKR at job fairs and community events, tracks and analyzes recruitment data and local labor trends, and follows Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures. Occasional travel to off-site job fairs and hiring events is part of the role and may involve use of a personal or company vehicle.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in Human Resources and/or Talent Acquisition, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Adept at sourcing passive candidates and using LinkedIn and other social networks when necessary.
Strong business acumen, client-support orientation, and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and rapport with all levels of management.
Ability to multitask and balance numerous priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Ability to achieve successful outcomes, adapt to change, and respond innovatively to roadblocks.
Superior written and oral communication skills for interviewing and assessing candidates, client correspondence, project documentation, and status reporting.
Knowledge of EEO guidelines on employee selection and employee-relations issues related to recruitment.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Consistent attendance.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or Communications.
At least 3 years of experience recruiting in Hospitality.

Responsibilities

Monitor recruitment progress against open requisitions and adjust strategies to fill roles when needed.
Source passive candidates and resumes using internet and database searches, Boolean logic, X-raying, cold calling, networking, referrals, LinkedIn, and other social networks.
Review applications and interview candidates in person, by phone, or virtually; assess qualifications against role requirements and identify candidates for alternate roles when applicable.
Make hiring decisions for roles that do not require Hiring Manager interviews, or schedule interviews for roles requiring Hiring Manager decisions.
Partner with Hiring Managers to identify staffing needs for hotel and park frontline roles and potentially operational leadership roles, and provide recruitment guidance and counsel.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring management to consider internal promotion and development before external recruitment.
Extend offers, negotiate salaries, schedule orientations, and coordinate work authorization, I-9 documentation, references, background checks, and onboarding.
Retain and secure documentation supporting eVerify, Child Labor Law requirements, and other mandatory compliance requirements; maintain confidentiality and follow retention policies.
Ensure recruitment data is entered correctly and make corrections as needed.
Develop content, communications, and tools for Talent Acquisition initiatives that support the Team Member and candidate experience and align with company branding, voice, objectives, and values.
Represent Universal Kids Resort at on-property and off-site job fairs, expos, and community events, including preparation, follow-up, and promotion of job opportunities.
Use relevant systems and resources to track, report, and measure recruitment efforts and outcomes.
Monitor local labor-market recruiting trends and analyze data to design recruitment strategies.
Improve recruitment resources and use of time, budget, and available resources to hire qualified candidates.
Follow established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.