Talent Acquisition Manager

DineAmic Hospitality•Chicago, IL

7h•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As a member of the Human Resources team, the Talent Acquisition Manager plays a strategic role in shaping DineAmic Hospitality’s employer brand, recruitment strategy, and long-term talent pipeline. This role is responsible for full life-cycle recruitment for corporate and management roles, while overseeing and guiding sourcing and screening efforts for hourly positions. The Talent Acquisition Manager partners closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to deliver a high-quality, equitable, and efficient hiring process that supports organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven recruiter with a passion for hospitality, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. This role reports to the VP of Human Resources and is a full-time, exempt position with base salary, and commission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
5–7 years of progressive recruiting or talent acquisition experience, with demonstrated success managing full-cycle recruitment for corporate and restaurant management-level roles
Experience recruiting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, such as hospitality, restaurants, retail, multi-unit operations, or a similarly industry; Experience working with external agencies
Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruiting technologies; ability to optimize processes and ensure consistent adoption.
Accountability
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Integrity
Personal Development
Professionalism
Self-Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Technical Proficiency with computers
This position may require occasional travel to various properties or locations within the organization.
Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings, depending on business needs

Responsibilities

Serve as one of two Talent Acquisition Managers who work in close partnership to support hiring across the organization.
Collaborate jointly with hiring managers and senior leaders to assess workforce needs, define job requirements, and develop accurate, compliant job descriptions that support equitable hiring practices.
Proactively consult on upcoming vacancies, succession planning, and skill gaps to align hiring strategies with business objectives.
Act as strategic advisors to leaders by sharing market insights, recruiting trends, and best practices
Partner closely with the second Talent Acquisition Manager to design, execute, and continuously refine sourcing strategies that build strong, diverse talent pipelines.
Share responsibility for managing job postings across the company careers page, job boards, and other recruitment platforms.
Collaborate with corporate stakeholders on employer branding initiatives to strengthen DineAmic’s Employee Value Proposition.
Identify and attend hospitality networking events and job fairs to build interest and awareness of our brand and develop pipelines of candidates
Jointly manage the full recruitment lifecycle for corporate and management roles, ensuring a consistent, equitable, and high-quality candidate experience.
Divide and coordinate recruiting responsibilities to meet hiring volume and business priorities while maintaining shared accountability for outcomes.
Conduct candidate screening, interviews, assessments, reference and employment verifications, and offer negotiation in alignment with internal guidelines and company values.
Together with the second Talent Acquisition Manager, train and support hiring managers on structured, unbiased interviewing techniques and effective candidate evaluation.
Co-own the administration, optimization, and consistent use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Review recruiting metrics as a team to evaluate performance, identify trends, and implement continuous improvements to processes, tools, and strategies.