Recruiter
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Gategroup. Schiller Park · full-time · $58,000–$63,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run hiring from candidate search through onboarding for hourly union roles across the unit
- Assess applicants through interviews, reference checks and comparisons with job requirements, then make hiring decisions
- Complete pre-hire paperwork in line with local, state and federal rules
- Work with leaders on labor forecasts and keep them updated on recruiting progress
- Build community and college recruiting connections, coach managers on compliance, and maintain hiring records and reports
What you bring
- At least two years recruiting in a high-volume setting
- A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
- Strong computer and database skills, including Excel and Word, plus knowledge of state and federal employment law
Who this fits
This full-time, exempt role suits a hands-on recruiter who can manage high-volume hiring and make independent selection decisions. You’ll work with HR, operations, unit leaders, candidates and vendors, and occasional travel may be required. The position is based in Schiller Park.
From the employer
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
The Unit Recruiter is responsible for full lifecycle of recruiting for all unit hourly union personnel to include; sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding. The Unit Recruiter must have proven experience interviewing & selection in high volume work environments.Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$58,000 to $63,000
Benefits, US
- Paid time off
- 401k, with company match
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Weekly pay for union employees
- Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Solely responsible for evaluating applicant qualifications; interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; and comparing qualifications to job requirements. Responsible for making independent hiring decisions for all unit hourly union personnel. Responsible for completing pre-employment administrative tasks following local, state and federal requirements Collaborates with leadership on labor forecasting and reports progress regularly Builds and manages external partner relationships to include; colleges, local affinity organizations and social medias Collaborates with HR and Operations to understand job descriptions and corresponding qualifications required of job candidates. Collaborates with HR and Operations to coach managers on compliance; recommending new procedures; conducting training. Maintains applicant and position data using Gate Gourmet resources and tools Ensures that weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor degree from a four year college or university
Work Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in high volume recruiting environments
Experience in transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environment highly desirable
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
Ability to work in fast paced, high volume environment
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law
Position requires experience and skills in:
Interviewing
Phone communication
Business partnering
Relationship building
Analysis
Time management
Prioritizing multiple projects/tasks
Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and be highly organized, action oriented and collaborative
Multi-lingual skills highly desirable
Must have strong computer and database application skills (Excel, Word, etc.)
PHR is a plus
Language / Communication Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be good listener
Job Dimensions
Geographic Responsibility: Unit
Type of Employment: Full-time
Travel %: Occasional travel may be required
Exemption Classification: Exempt
Internal Relationships: Human Resources employees, unit employees
External Relationships: Vendors and employee candidates
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal office environment
Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)
Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): Dir, HR
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): n/a
Number of Direct Reports: n/a
Number of Dotted Line Reports: n/a
Estimated Total Size of Team: 2
gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
Excellence
- We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
- We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.
Passion
- Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
- We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.
Responsibility
- We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
- We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility.
Respect
- Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
- We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.
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