What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment Partner position at Creative Dining Services?
Creative Dining Services is seeking a full-time Recruiter!
Our mission is to provide our clients with fresh, sustainable, innovative, customized hospitality experiences, operating with integrity, and working in open and trusting relationships. We’re looking for a full-time recruiter to be a Recruitment Partner who is passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience while driving efficient, data-driven hiring processes. In this role, you’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing to offer—while ensuring every candidate feels valued and informed. You’ll also oversee recruitment metrics, tailor recruitment strategies, and help optimize enterprise-wide recruitment processes. This position reports to the Vice President of People & Culture and will have a hybrid work schedule at our Zeeland, Michigan corporate office.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with hiring managers and executives to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
- Tailor recruitment strategies to meet the unique needs of different roles and locations.
- Source, screen, and interview candidates while maintaining a positive and transparent candidate experience.
- Communicate clearly about job duties, responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.
- Coordinate interviews, panels, and assessments; gather and share feedback promptly.
- Verify employment eligibility, conduct reference and background checks, and manage compliance documentation.
- Prepare and extend offers; notify candidates of decisions with professionalism and empathy.
- Monitor and report on recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, candidate satisfaction, pipeline health) to drive continuous improvement.
- Support enterprise recruitment processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals and best practices.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, will consider equivalent experience.
- 4–6 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience with demonstrated success metrics.
- Strong working knowledge of external recruitment platform algorithms, metrics, and process optimization.
- Ability to work independently and handle complex issues with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering a great candidate experience.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, ADP Workforce Now preferred.
- Ability to effectively develop internal relationships across the Creative Dining Services organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications
We Offer
- Competitive pay and incentive plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with a company match of up to $1,500 for qualifying plans
- Free mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement and discounts
Why Join Creative Dining Services?
“Companies always tell you a lot of things about who they are and what they are about, and most are not able to meet those expectations. My experience with Creative Dining since day one has been extremely positive and the truth in advertising is spot on. The support has been wonderful, and I am excited to learn and grow with the company.” Jamie M., General Manager (Joined May 2021)
Our team members are like family – to us and to our clients. We get to know people by name and personal preferences to provide a welcoming home away from home for our guests and for each other.
Our Core Values are:
- Integrity
- Flexibility
- Family
- Creativity
- Sensitivity
- Sustainability
- Diversity
Creative Dining Services operates over 80 locations in 16 states, serving colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers, hotels, camps, and independent K-12 schools to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience – one that’s fun, innovative, and focused on community. Why? Because that’s how it should be.
Creative Dining Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Salary : $60,000 - $78,000