Talent Acquisition Specialist — Hospitality & Gaming

UNKNOWN; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Garage Parking

Job summary

Bally's Chicago is seeking an experienced recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting, build talent pipelines, and collaborate with hiring managers. You will manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate communications while promoting Bally's Chicago as an employer of choice.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with colleges, community organizations, and industry partners, plus onboarding support and process improvements. Indiana? (Chicago) experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum three (2) years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or related experience.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office Suite, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Hospitality, gaming, entertainment, retail, or customer service recruiting experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required Illinois Gaming Board licenses and credentials.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment that embodies Bally's Born to Entertain philosophy by creating a positive and engaging recruitment experience.
• Promote Bally's Chicago as an employer of choice through career fairs, networking events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Develop talent pipelines through networking, referrals, social media, job boards, colleges, universities, and community partnerships.
• Support full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate communication.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and provide updates throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct structured interviews and evaluate candidates for qualifications, culture fit, and business needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, workforce agencies, community organizations, and industry partners.
• Coordinate property tours, hiring events, and informational sessions to promote career opportunities at Bally's Chicago.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support onboarding, licensing, recruitment reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Sourcing

Screening

Interviewing

Candidate communication

Relationship-building

ATS proficiency

MS Office

LinkedIn Recruiter

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Communications, or related field

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bally's Chicago is seeking an experienced recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting, build talent pipelines, and collaborate with hiring managers. You will manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate communications while promoting Bally's Chicago as an employer of choice.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with colleges, community organizations, and industry partners, plus onboarding support and process improvements. Indiana? (Chicago) experience preferred.