IN2WORK Reentry Manager

Aramark Correctional Services; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services seeks an IN2WORK Reentry Manager to champion equitable hiring and oversee end-to-end recruitment across multiple sectors. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure fair access and build pipelines for candidates reentering the workforce after incarceration.

The role demands strong analytics, sourcing creativity, and coaching of internal teams to adopt inclusive hiring practices. Willingness to travel up to 50% may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, Business, Social Work, or related field.
• 2-5 years of full life cycle recruitment experience, preferably including fair chance hiring programs.
• Experience sourcing, evaluating, and placing candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fair chance hiring initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Identify, engage, and evaluate candidates from diverse sources, focusing on individuals reentering after incarceration.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and advocacy groups to expand talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and facilitate placements.
• Coordinate meeting logistics and deliverables for project teams on fair chance hiring.
• Manage administrative aspects of the recruitment process and drive improvements.
• Communicate progress and program outcomes to stakeholders.
• Pipeline candidates for anticipated opportunities and support business initiatives.
• Coach internal client groups to foster inclusive hiring decisions.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to track program effectiveness.

Skills

Fair chance hiring

Recruitment lifecycle

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Sourcing and pipelining

Communication coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Social Work or related field

Tools

ATS experience

LinkedIn Recruiter

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The IN2WORK Reentry Manager with Aramark Correctional Services is responsible for championing equitable hiring practices and driving talent placement strategies that support individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those re-entering the workforce after incarceration. This role partners with internal stakeholders to ensure fair access to opportunities, while managing the end-to-end recruitment and placement process for multiple sectors.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fair chance hiring initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Identify, engage, and evaluate candidates from a variety of sources, with a focus on individuals who are entering the workforce after incarceration.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, workforce development agencies, and advocacy groups to expand talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and internal partners to define role requirements and facilitate effective placements.
• Coordinate meeting logistics and facilitate deliverables for project teams focused on fair chance hiring and talent placement.
• Manage administrative aspects of the recruitment process, driving execution of key deliverables and process improvements.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on process changes, candidate progress, and program outcomes.
• Support new business initiatives by pipelining candidates for anticipated opportunities.
• Coach and advise internal client groups to influence fair chance hiring decisions and foster inclusive workplace practices.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to track program effectiveness and report on key metrics.
• Travel may be required up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Management, Social Work, or related field.
• 2-5 years of full life cycle recruitment experience, preferably involving fair chance or barrier-reduction hiring programs.
• Demonstrated ability to source, evaluate, and place candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with non-traditional work histories.
• Experience building partnerships with external organizations and community groups.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw sound conclusions from data.
• Creative sourcing and pipelining experience, including use of social media and professional networks.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with supervision.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, and our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.