Talent Acquisition Partner

Red Lobster

. Lead recruitment efforts for sourcing and selection of management candidates .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-volume recruitment, utilizing creative sourcing techniques and managing applicant tracking systems to ensure a positive candidate experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for collaborating with operations leaders and maintaining compliance in the recruitment process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High-Volume Recruiting ExperienceApplicant Tracking System (ATS) ProficiencySocial Media RecruitingStrong Communication SkillsBachelor's Degree in Human Resource Administration

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Recruitment AdvertisingCandidate SourcingResume ScreeningVideo InterviewingBackground ChecksWorkforce PlanningAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuitePeopleSoftTalent Acquisition System Management

Soft Skills

Superior Organization SkillsRelationship BuildingInitiativeResults OrientationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)WindowsSocial Media PlatformsJob BoardsCareer Sites

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM Certification

Industry Keywords

Hospitality RecruitmentRetail RecruitmentManager in Training Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Budget ManagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead recruitment efforts for sourcing and selection of management candidates
Build strong candidate pipelines and use creative sourcing techniques
Partner with Human Resources Business Partners to maintain division management staffing levels and support Manager in Training talent acquisition for new restaurant growth
Plan and implement recruitment advertising and sourcing within approved budgets and strategies
Manage company career sites and Internet job board postings
Use social media networking strategies and participate in college career fair activities
Manage recruiting agencies and other recruiting strategies
Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, social media, employee referrals, and other channels
Conduct and facilitate management interviews via video and ensure consistency in the selection process
Maintain communication with new Manager in Training hires through the initial training process
Facilitate workforce planning for internal candidates with operations directors
Execute talent acquisition system responsibilities, including sourcing, resume screening, applicant tracking, background checks, candidate communications, and new hire administration
Ensure process compliance to minimize company risk and liability
Deliver professional talent acquisition services to operations leaders and a positive candidate experience
Support hiring managers in using the Applicant Tracking System and troubleshoot or escalate technical issues
Submit timely and accurate expense reports and manage the recruitment budget
Provide subject-matter knowledge on talent acquisition topics including compensation, benefits, relocation, and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three (3) years high volume recruiting experience for regional or national hospitality or retail organization
Strong computer and technology skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, ATS systems and video interviewing
Excellent written, oral, and electronic communications skills
Superior organization skills
Strong analytical skills
PeopleSoft or similar HCM systems
Ability to self-start and engage appropriate resources as needed
Ability to work independently on most aspects of the job
Ability to build strong relationships with operations leaders and maintain a guest-relations focus with applicants
Ability to multi-task and balance priorities based on business needs
Demonstrated initiative and results-orientation
Strong professional curiosity and desire to learn
Ability to work collaboratively as part of the Talent Acquisition team
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Administration or Business Administration preferred
SHRM Certification preferred
Social media recruiting experience preferred
Previous restaurant operations experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work remotely on Fridays
Compensation and benefits subject-matter support is part of the role, but no employee benefit is explicitly offered