Talent Acquisition Specialist

Odawa Casino Resort•Petoskey, MI

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads and coordinates the full-cycle recruitment and selection process for the Enterprise. The role attracts, sources, screens, and coordinates candidates while ensuring compliance with Tribal Preference provisions, gaming regulatory requirements, and organizational hiring policies. The specialist supports hiring managers and develops workforce attraction initiatives to strengthen the organization’s employer brand and talent pipeline. Serving as a trusted recruitment partner and organizational ambassador, the specialist builds relationships and networks within Tribal and non-Tribal communities, promotes employment opportunities, and creates a positive candidate experience. The role also supports workforce development, recruitment events, hiring administration, and improvements to recruitment processes and candidate experiences. The position requires frequent use of computers and standard office equipment and may involve travel to recruiting events, job fairs, educational institutions, and organization facilities. Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required. The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods during recruiting events and daily work activities. A valid driver’s license and eligibility for a gaming license are required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and three years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources experience; OR high school diploma or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources experience, including at least two years in a recruitment-focused role.
Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
Knowledge of recruitment, selection, interviewing, and employment practices.
Strong understanding of Tribal Preference requirements and applicable employment laws.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to effectively present information to applicants, managers, and organizational leaders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Energetic, self-motivated, and confident promoting employment opportunities and organizational culture to prospective candidates.
Enthusiastic, personable, and approachable, with the ability to connect with people; confident representing the organization and engaging in networking and community outreach.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license in accordance with regulations established by the LTBB Gaming Regulatory Commission and other applicable laws.
Preference applies to Native Americans in accordance with applicable tribal law.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and related recruitment databases.
Post, maintain, and monitor job vacancies on internal and external recruitment platforms.
Source qualified candidates through networking, job boards, social media, professional associations, and workforce development partners.
Screen applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
Participate in candidate interviews and assist managers with selection decisions.
Conduct reference checks, pre-employment testing, and employment verification activities as required.
Coordinate background checks, credential verification, drug testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) reviews, and other pre-employment requirements.
Prepare and extend conditional and final offers of employment.
Communicate hiring decisions and next steps to candidates.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable Tribal Preference laws, employment policies, and regulatory requirements.
Train and advise hiring managers on recruitment, interviewing, and selection practices.
Develop structured interview guides, selection criteria, and candidate evaluation tools.
Provide guidance regarding hiring policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
Assist departments in developing recruitment strategies for difficult-to-fill positions and serve as an internal recruitment consultant.
Review hiring recommendations for compliance with Tribal Preference and organizational policies.
Plan, coordinate, and participate in job fairs, career events, and other recruitment activities.
Build and maintain partnerships with Tribal organizations, educational institutions, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
Represent the organization at recruiting events and community functions; promote employment opportunities and organizational culture.
Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.
Develop and coordinate internship, apprenticeship, and workforce development programs.
Support initiatives to build candidate pipelines and succession planning efforts.
Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and candidate experiences.
Assist with workforce analytics and recruitment metrics to support organizational planning.
Process employment applications and maintain recruitment records, files, and hiring documentation.
Prepare correspondence, reports, hiring packets, and recruitment-related communications.
Maintain accurate candidate and recruitment data within HR systems and maintain employment postings on organizational websites and bulletin boards.
Coordinate travel and accommodations for executive-level candidates when required.
Assist with development and monitoring of recruitment advertising budgets and compile recruitment reports and metrics as requested.
Maintain confidentiality of applicant, employee, and organizational information.
Attend required meetings, training programs, and professional development activities; support HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
Work at other organizational properties and locations as needed and perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.
Uphold the Odawa Casino Mission statement and values in all aspects of the position.