Panda Restaurant Group · 2 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Partner - Richmond, VA
Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner who will be responsible for collaborating with Operations to identify and screen quality candidates for management positions. The role involves implementing sourcing strategies, managing the full-cycle hiring process, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a partner to Operations in developing a periodic, quarterly, and annual regional recruiting strategy with Operations utilizing Talent Acquisition and labor market data
Develop an understanding of all recruiting tactics and success rates to share and coach Operations
Proactively identify staffing needs in assigned areas
Partner with Operations to determine selection criteria for candidates and build alignment for diverse, high-quality Operations candidates
Plan interview and selection process, including screening calls, in-person/virtual interviews, and Operations interview process through determining candidates’ technical competence, applicable background and skills, and cultural fit
Identify a variety of Operations management candidate sourcing methods such as Indeed, LinkedIn, etc
Conduct research into innovative approaches and best practices used by competitor companies for presentation to Field HR and Operations leadership
Build internal and external relationships and a variety of sources (e.g., internal and external postings, college recruiting, public organizations, etc.)
Partner with Operations to prepare pre-employment background and reference checks, create offer letters, and extend offer packages, including negotiation around compensation and job terms and conditions
Collaborate with Operations to support candidates through onboarding to ensure a best-in-class candidate experience
Train and coach Operators on employment processes, including interview techniques and Taleo
Be responsible for recruitment training at regional level, People Assessment, Interview guide, recruitment marketing strategies, and candidate sourcing training
Conduct open houses and in-person interviews with Operations team and attend college recruiting events in the market the position supports to identify potential candidates
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leaders on recruiting efforts and maintain updated recruitment results through preparing a weekly report on results and projects
Prepare and provide reports on recruitment outcomes
Qualification
Required
Minimum three years of experience in recruiting for Operations management with a retail/hospitality company, including lead generation, creative sourcing, and cold calling experience
If hired, successful completion of annual store training
Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position
Preferred
Bachelor's degree required, major in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred
Operations management experience may also be considered
Benefits
401K with company match
Yearly bonus opportunity
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays
Continuous education assistance and scholarships
Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
Bereavement leave
Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
Company
Panda Restaurant Group
Panda Restaurant Group provides quick service Chinese food in high traffic locations, including malls, airports and sporting arenas.
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