Talent Acquisition Manager

Jack's Family Restaurants; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment efforts for restaurant management roles. In this pivotal position, you will identify and engage top talent, streamline hiring processes, and collaborate closely with leadership to build strong teams. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your expertise in high-volume recruiting and market analysis to ensure staffing success. Join a collaborative culture that values impactful work and offers growth opportunities, making a significant difference in the success of restaurants. If you're ready to drive results and shape leadership teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Impactful work

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-volume recruiting experience in QSR, restaurant, or hospitality.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple roles.

Responsibilities

• Own the hiring process for restaurant management roles across multiple locations.
• Consult with leadership to understand staffing needs and create hiring plans.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive sourcing

Market research

Flexibility

Knowledge of employment laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

2+ years of HR or related experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Google Docs

Job description

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Manager

Are you a driven, people-focused recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you love building strong restaurant leadership teams and creating innovative staffing solutions? If so, Jack’s Family Restaurants wants YOU on our team!

What You’ll Do:

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll play a critical role in identifying, recruiting, and screening top talent for General Managers, Assistant Managers, and Breakfast Coordinators/Shift Supervisors. You’ll work closely with our Field Operations Leaders to ensure our restaurants are staffed with high-performing leaders who help drive the Jack’s brand forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit & Build Leadership Teams – Own the hiring process for restaurant management roles across multiple locations.
• Market Research & Competitive Analysis – Stay on top of salary trends, candidate availability, and hiring demand to keep us ahead of the competition.
• Field Partnership – Consult with Jack’s leadership to understand staffing needs and create strategic hiring plans. In addition, you will be working with dedicated leaders in other departments like Human Resources, Marketing, and Training.
• Proactive Sourcing & Screening – Identify and engage top talent using job boards, networking, and creative outreach strategies.
• Employer Branding & Outreach – Organize and attend job fairs, campus events, and community hiring initiatives to attract top talent.
• Process Optimization – Streamline hiring workflows, provide compliance guidance (EEO, ADA, etc.), and improve candidate experience.
• Candidate Selection & Follow-Up – Manage interview scheduling, screen applicants, and ensure a smooth hiring process from first contact to final offer.
• Goal Setting: Have an impactful voice in creating goals and objectives for Talent Acquisition team.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of high-volume recruiting experience – Preferably in QSR, restaurant, retail, or hospitality.
• Self-motivated & goal-driven – You take ownership, stay proactive, and deliver results.
• Excellent communicator – Strong verbal and written skills to engage candidates and collaborate with leadership.
• Tech-savvy – Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and Google Docs.
• Highly organized – Ability to manage multiple open roles, schedule interviews, and track hiring metrics.
• Knowledge of employment laws – Familiarity with EEO, ADA, and hiring compliance is a plus.
• Flexibility – Ability to pivot, prioritize, and multi task.
• Potential for up to 10% travel.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field).
• At least 2 years of HR or related experience required.

Why Join Jack’s?

• Impactful Work – Directly shape our leadership teams and drive the success of our restaurants.
• Collaborative Culture – Work closely with passionate leaders who value talent.
• Growth Opportunities – We invest in people and provide room to advance.

If you’re ready to make an impact, drive results, and help build winning teams, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and be part of something great. We are all about the SOUTH and all about YOU!