Talent Acquisition Partner

Red Lobster; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Lobster is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to support leadership talent for new restaurant growth. The role is anchored at the corporate office in Orlando, FL, with on-site hours Monday through Thursday and the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

You will collaborate with HR Business Partners and operations leaders to staffing division management and MIT hiring. Responsibilities include recruiting advertising, sourcing, ATS management, and maintaining candidate experience, ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years high-volume recruiting experience in hospitality or retail.
• Strong computer and technology skills including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, ATS systems, and video interviewing.
• Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar HCM systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Partners to deliver staffing and MIT hiring.
• Plan and implement recruiting advertising and sourcing within budget.
• Manage career sites, job postings, social media, and college career fairs.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, social media, referrals.
• Conduct and facilitate management interviews via video.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Business Administration

SHRM Certification

Tools

ATS systems

PeopleSoft

HCM systems

Video interviewing

Windows

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Red Lobster as a Talent Acquisition Partner and play a key role in building leadership talent for new restaurant growth. This hybrid role is anchored at Red Lobster’s corporate office in Orlando, FL, with on-site hours Monday through Thursday and flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. You will partner closely with Human Resources Business Partners and operations leaders to support division management staffing and timely Manager in Training (MIT) hiring.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Human Resources Business Partners to deliver and maintain appropriate division management staffing levels and ensure on-time MIT talent acquisition support for new restaurant growth.
• Proactively plan and implement recruiting advertising and sourcing activities within the budget and strategies defined.
• Manage company career sites and internet job board postings; engage in current social media networking strategies; participate in college career fairs; manage recruiting agency relationships; and support other recruiting channels.
• Source candidates proactively through LinkedIn, job boards, social media, employee referrals, and other creative sourcing methods.
• Conduct and facilitate management interviews via video, maintaining consistency in the selection process across applicants and operations directors.
• Maintain communication with new MITs through the initial training process.
• Support workforce planning by partnering with operations directors to achieve internal hiring goals.
• Execute talent acquisition system responsibilities including sourcing, resume screening, applicant tracking, background checks, candidate communications, and new hire administration, ensuring process compliance to reduce company risk and liability.
• Build strong relationships with operations leaders while delivering professional talent acquisition services and a positive candidate experience that supports brand image and reputation.
• Support operations hiring managers in using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), troubleshoot ATS issues, and elevate technical problems to HRIS or vendor support as needed.
• Submit timely and accurate expense reports and manage recruiting budget to support efficient MIT cost-per-hire goals.
• Serve as a subject matter resource across talent acquisition topics, including compensation, benefits, relocation, and training.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years high volume recruiting experience for a 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 communication skills.
• Superior organization and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar HCM systems.
• Ability to self-start, engage the right resources, and work independently on most aspects of the role.
• Ability to build strong relationships with operations leaders and maintain a guest-focused approach with applicants.
• Ability to multi-task and balance priorities based on business needs.
• Demonstrated initiative and results orientation, with strong professional curiosity and a desire to learn.
• Collaborative mindset to share insights, support peers, and contribute to collective hiring success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Administration or Business Administration.
• SHRM Certification.
• Social media recruiting experience.
• Previous restaurant operations experience.

Technologies

• Windows
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ATS systems
• Video interviewing
• PeopleSoft
• HCM systems
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Work Schedule and Location

This role is on-site Monday through Thursday at Red Lobster’s corporate office in Orlando, FL, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.