Talent Acquisition Specialist; Temporary

Since 1953,
Evans Hotels has been a hospitality leader in San Diego and Southern California. Its portfolio includes two properties on Mission Bay, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa and Bahia Resort Hotel, as well as the AAA Five Diamond property in the prominent seaside community of La Jolla, The Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Evans Hotels is a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist ("Especialista en Adquisición de Talentos") strategically executes the company’s talent acquisition initiatives. Primary duties will include sourcing and recruiting candidates through various channels, planning interview and selection procedures, hosting and participating in career events, and facilitating the hiring process for exempt and non-exempt employees.

• Compensation: $27.00 - $30.00 DOE*

• Identifies recruitment trends, generates supporting metrics, and consistently analyses to recommend improvements to talent strategy and recruitment efforts.
• Deploys creative and effective recruiting methods and strategies as uniquely required for various roles.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications for vacant positions and together recommends the best strategy to fill.
• Collect and maintain current information regarding departmental staffing needs.
• Responsible for posting on Indeed, Handshake, Linked In, and other job board platforms.
• Lead employer branding initiatives through social media platforms, networking events, and hiring events.
• Organize and attend job fairs at the company’s properties and local recruitment events.
• Recruits and interviews candidates for select, hard-to-fill positions. Assesses candidate talent and makes recommendations to hiring managers.
• Proactively sources to identify suitable active and passive candidates and demonstrates determination in engaging them through various sourcing channels.
• Manages the development and updating of our talent pool of potential candidates.
• Develop and utilize effective candidate screening methods and tools.
• Manages the Applicant Tracking System (ATS); including posting and closing requisitions, identifies need for hiring manager productivity, etc.
• Assists hiring managers with generating a requisition to open the vacant position on the company’s Career site.
• Create and update job descriptions and job postings in ATS for new and current positions.
• Enhances ATS efficiency by streamlining hiring processes, optimizing email templates, and providing training to current and new managers.
• Has knowledge of and enforces all company, city, state & federal regulations that apply.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Ability to communicate and understand Spanish effectively is required.
• Previous experience posting jobs on various platforms, including common job boards, social media, etc. is required.
• Previous experience in talent acquisition, a similar position or experience within hospitality or similar industries is preferred.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Proficient with computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite (i.e.: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc), and experience with an HRIS or ATS is required.
• Enjoys meeting and building positive relationships with a broad variety of people of varying educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to build positive relationships quickly and work collaboratively with associates, leadership, and teams throughout the organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload daily and…