Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fiesta Restaurant Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pollo Tropical in Miami seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruiting for hourly Team Members across assigned regions. You will recruit via events, partner with local institutions, and act as a brand ambassador to build a steady candidate pool.

The role requires 2+ years in staffing, preferably in QSR/restaurant, with bilingual English/Spanish or Creole preferred. Strong multi-tasking, organization, and experience with ATS like Workday are valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a staffing role.
• 2+ years’ QSR/restaurant experience preferred.
• Preferred but not required: onboarding, E-Verify, and I-9 verification.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish or Creole preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and high energy, with a servant mentality.

Responsibilities

• Manage 8-10 hiring events weekly based on regional priorities.
• Set up and conduct team member interviews successfully.
• Oversee regional advertising budget to maximize exposure and applicant pools.
• Source candidates via Workday, Snagajob, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and other sources daily.
• Develop candidate flow through partnerships with local universities, churches, and organizations.
• Maintain reports to ensure 85% staffing per region and provide feedback to HR.

Skills

Staffing

Multi-tasking

Communication

Bi-lingual

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide staffing support to assigned region(s) to complete full-cycle recruiting for Team Members by executing successful hiring events aligned with the prioritization determined by region/district management. This position will also be a brand ambassador within their assigned region(s) generating flow from field recruiting and ensuring consistent candidate pool to hourly requisitions. This position will report to the Manager of Talent Acquisition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing 8-10 hiring events on weekly basis based on prioritization determined by region or district management in accordance with guidelines set in place by manager to maximize turn out
• Setting up and conducting team member interviews successfully
• Managing advertisement budget for their assigned region(s) to ensure funds are used effectively based on staffing and advertising sources efficiently to maximize exposure and generate sufficient applicant pools
• Reaching out to candidates within Workday, Snagajob, Indeed, ZipRecruiter and other sources on a daily basis
• Generating candidate flow from field recruiting by partnering with including not limited to local universities, churches, and organizations
• Updating required reports on a consistent basis to ensure goals are being met to the criteria of 85% staffed per their assigned Region(s)
• Providing feedback to HR and region/district management on a consistent basis as determined by Manager
• Manages orientation process in accordance with company guidelines to ensure new hires have properly completed all new hire actions in a timely manner
• Works hand-in-hand with operations team to fully execute hiring of team members
• Utilizes approaches, methods, procedures and tools provided and approved by Manager of Talent Acquisition

QUALIFICATIONS

• Non-exempt employee who has a proven track record meeting or exceeding performance goals and demonstrating a servant mentality towards working with people
• High level of energy coupled with ability to multi-task
• Demonstrates an outward passion for the company and strong organizational skills
• Understands how to handle and protect confidential information as needed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years’ experience in a staffing role
• 2+ years’ QSR/restaurant experience preferred
• Preferred but not required, experience with onboarding, E-Verify, and I9 verification

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish or Creole) preferred
• Clear, effective verbal and written skills

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting up to 50 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Restaurants, universities, civic/religious organizations
• Travel up to 80%

EQUIPMENT USED

Computers, hiring event materials, tablets, phone, printer, scanner, car

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What began in Miami as a simple recipe for citrus-marinated grilled chicken has evolved into a world of tropical flavors, and is quickly transforming into a lifestyle of happy, healthy, laid-back fun continually proving that life's better under the palm. Welcome to Pollo Tropical® where passion is married to freshness to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Our chickens are free of hormones and trans-fats. From our signature grilled chicken and slow roasted mojo pork, to world-renown Create Your Own TropiChops®, nothing surprises and delights like our fresh-made food served in a Caribbean inspired atmosphere. There's plenty of room to stretch out and "move up the beach" at Pollo Tropical® – where a fresh and fun atmosphere is fueling our success. Over 45% of our field managers began their careers at Pollo Tropical as hourly team members and have had the opportunity to move up and become managers and supervisors at the corporate level. We offer competitive salaries and benefits in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment. We hope to hear from you soon!