Talent Acquisition Partner

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 .