Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Key Responsibilities

This role requires a recruiter with strong external market presence and experience building large-scale talent pipelines across hospitality organizations.

Strategic Partnership & Talent Acquisition Planning

• Serve as a trusted advisor to assigned properties, business functions and corporate leaders
• Participate in talent acquisition planning discussions, forecasting hiring needs based on business trends, transitions and openings
• Partner with General Managers and People & Culture Directors to understand talent gaps and recruitment needs
• Align recruitment strategies with brand standards (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, independent, etc.)

Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for salaried and/or leadership roles
• Conduct intake strategy meetings to align on candidate profile, competencies, and timeline expectations
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using multiple channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM, referrals, job boards, networking)
• Facilitate structured behavioral-based interviewing processes
• Guide hiring leaders through selection, offer development, and closing strategies
• Ensure a positive and consistent candidate experience throughout the process

Talent Pipeline & Market Intelligence

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and high-volume positions
• Develop strategic talent benches for enterprise-level roles
• Provide competitive market insights including compensation trends and talent availability
• Leverage CRM tools and recruitment marketing strategies to support proactive hiring

Data & Performance Management

• Track and report on recruitment metrics including time-to-offer, funnel conversion, and source effectiveness
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements
• Ensure compliance with recruitment workflows, disposition processes, and employment legislation
• Contribute to dashboard reporting and executive-level talent reviews

Recruitment Process Excellence

• Champion standardized Candidate Selection Workflows (CSW) and Recruitment Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Ensure proper use of ATS (UKG Recruiting Gateway) and CRM systems
• Train and support hiring managers on recruitment best practices
• Participate in TA Excellence initiatives and cross-property alignment projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, preferably within hospitality or multi-unit environments
• Proven strong external market presence and experience building large-scale talent pipelines across hospitality organizations
• Demonstrated experience recruiting leadership-level roles
• Strong consultative and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze recruitment data and translate insights into action
• Experience using ATS systems (UKG preferred) and sourcing platforms
• Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple searches across various markets