Recruiter

Empowered Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Healthcare

401(k) Match

Commuter benefits

Home office stipend

WeWork access

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition program

Job summary

Empowered Hospitality is seeking a proactive recruiter to own the full lifecycle of hiring for hourly and leadership roles in New York. You will screen resumes, engage top candidates, coordinate interviews, and maintain accurate ATS records while partnering with our Client Services team to ensure a seamless candidate experience.

Ideal candidates bring experience in agency and internal recruiting, a background in hospitality, and strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with candidates

Qualifications

• Experience identifying, attracting and evaluating candidates for hospitality leadership roles.
• Strong relationship-building to create a robust talent pipeline.
• Proven ability to collaborate with teams to meet hiring goals.

Responsibilities

• Execute full recruiting lifecycle for hourly and leadership roles.
• Screen resumes and submit qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communications.
• Maintain ATS records and provide status reports.
• Attend client meetings to review recruiting progress and opportunities.
• Draft and present weekly progress for clients.
• Create job descriptions and write ads aligned with client brands.
• Post jobs within budgets and optimize postings for performance.

Skills

Candidate sourcing & screening

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Recruiting innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HR, business, communications)

Job description

As a member of Empowered Hospitality’s Talent team, you will support a high volume of management and executive-level searches, using best-in-class recruiting practices and delivering an exceptional candidate experience from start to finish. You’ll work in close partnership with our Client Services team—who lead the client relationship—while you focus on identifying, engaging, and supporting top-tier talent throughout the recruitment process.

We’re excited to welcome someone who brings tireless curiosity, a commitment to excellence, and the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity to our growing team.

Core Competencies

• Candidate Sourcing and Screening: Identifying, attracting, and evaluating high-quality candidates to fit each client’s unique needs and culture
• Relationship Building: Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with candidates to build a robust talent pipeline
• Team Collaboration: Working effectively with team members to achieve common goals and support the development of the talent team
• Communication Skills: Demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with candidates and internal stakeholders
• Attention to Detail: Maintaining accurate records and documentation, ensuring a high level of precision in all recruiting activities
• Recruiting Innovation: Introducing and implementing innovative solutions and leading practices to enhance overall recruiting effectiveness

Responsibilities

• Execute the full recruiting lifecycle for hourly and key leadership roles
• Screen resumes, conduct initial candidate evaluations, and submit qualified candidates
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our Applicant Tracking System
• Attend client meetings to review recruiting progress, take notes, answer questions, and discuss opportunities
• Provide regular candidate status reports and proactively elevate potential concerns
• Create customized job descriptions that reflect each client’s unique needs and culture
• Write compelling job ads tailored to each position and aligned with the client’s brand
• Post jobs on designated platforms within specified budgets and optimize postings for performance
• Facilitate client “open calls” for mass hiring or new location openings
• Draft and present weekly check-in agendas and progress reports for clients
• Build and nurture relationships with candidates, industry professionals, and potential clients to strengthen E|H’s network and brand
• Collaborate on the development and continuous improvement of E|H’s talent acquisition processes, tools, and best practices
• Champion recruitment compliance by ensuring job descriptions, postings, and interview guides are free of bias and discrimination
• Regularly track and report on key recruiting metrics and KPIs

Experience & Education

• 2-10 years’ experience in recruiting, preferably both agency and internal
• 2-10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry
• Prior experience in customer service
• Experience building, leading, and developing high-functioning teams
• Exceptional interviewing skills, business communication skills, and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience in a recruiting leadership role, demonstrating strategic thinking executive-level communication, and strong relationship management skills preferred
• Bachelor’s in human resources, business administration, communications, or related field

The specific level for this role (associate, consultant, director) will be determined based on experience, expertise, and desired scope of responsibility. More senior roles will carry increased responsibility to lead others and grow the practice.

What's in it for you?

• Vacation and Time Off: 15 days PTO + 12 company holidays
• Healthcare: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement & financial: 401(k) with employer match; pre-tax commuter, medical and childcare benefits; monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement; company laptop, home office reimbursement
• Lifestyle support: Work-from-home flexibility; WeWork membership; team-building events; tuition reimbursement; employee recognition program

Empowered Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.