HR Recruiter/Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Recruiter provides an essential function to the park by ensuring optimum staffing levels of seasonal team members required for operations. This role is responsible for the successful recruiting, onboarding, and staffing functions of Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations as well as company policy as related to all aspects of Human Resources
• Researches, schedules, and carries out recruiting events both on and off-site
• Ensure open jobs are posted in the appropriate places to recruit qualified applicants
• Represents Wild Adventures in corporate counterpart meetings
• Assist with data entry, including but not limited to JDE, direct deposits, status changes, and updates, and Share It Forward withholding forms, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Source candidates using creative and effective outreach techniques
• Manages PCI trained lists and maintains communication with Finance/Cash Control
• Coordinates and manages rehires/rehire process with guidance from HR Ops Manager
• Assists with internal communication and rewards/recognition programs
• Upload all Team Member pictures to time card system
• Assists in Open Hire tasks as needed
• Assists with International Student worker (J1Visa) program
• Maintains Lowndes County Notary commission
• Facilitates Orientation training meetings; manage orientation schedule
• Assists with special events and projects as needed.
• Develop strong relationships with all local high school and college contacts to ensure support for off-site recruiting efforts
• Pre-screen applicants and make recommendations to hiring managers regarding potential candidates
• Act as point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
• Coordinate and oversee on-site hiring days, ensuring efficient flow of applicants through each hiring step; coordinate with all necessary departments, i.e. First Aid for drug screens; creating appropriate Tasking Memos
• Partner with Marketing to ensure branded promotion of all job fairs and mass hiring events
• Strengthen and oversee community partner program to ensure success of supplemental staffing needs
• Ensure property participation in community hiring events
• Maintains confidentiality at all times

Onboarding

• Oversee all onboarding tasks to ensure timely completion by applicants
• Manage onboarding activities, to include scheduling of orientation, quality of program, and resolution of tasks
• Track and ensure compliance with all policies, including I-9, General Safety Training, PCI/InfoSec, Cash Handling, etc.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, benefit programs, and opportunities for promotion

Staffing

• Partner with operating departments to ensure optimum staffing levels are met
• Responsible for completion of weekly and other periodic reporting on employment activity and staffing levels including data on recruitment activities and events, applicant flow, interviews, hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Anticipate seasonal changes in staffing needs and develop proactive hiring plans to address
• Oversee Community Partner scheduling program, including communication of expectations and day of orientation

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to work outside of his or her zone of assignment to fulfill general park needs on occasion
• Ensure compliance with all Herschend Family Entertainment and Wild Adventures policies and procedures
• Represents the company to guests and other team members in a positive and friendly manner
• Satisfies Wild Adventures' standards for performance and conduct. For example, reports to work regularly and on time
• "Create Memories Worth Repeating" for our guests by exceeding guest expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Primary workspace will be an indoor, professional office setting; occasionally requires outdoor work in all weather conditions and in presence of dust and odors. May be susceptible to the exposure of various chemicals, bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens, prolonged exposure to sunlight

BEYOND PAYDAY PERKS:

• FREE Season Admission to Wild Adventures for You and One Guest
• Complimentary Tickets to Give to Others
• Exclusive Team Member Events
• Park Wide Discounts
• Internal Promotions / Career Development Opportunities
• Team Member Recognition and Prizes
• Wholesome, family-oriented work environment

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits and 401K offered after waiting period

Required Skills:

Competency Statement(s)

• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken or written word
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Detail Oriented -Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong, engaging communicator with a knack for selling candidates
• Organized and able to stay on top of numerous candidates with timely follow up
• Work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, business sense and professionalism to communicate with all levels of management and staff
• Strict level of confidentiality and discretion

EDUCATION: Associates Degree preferred, Field of Study: Human Resources, Hospitality, or related field

EXPERIENCE: 1- 2 years of experience in Recruiting required; Knowledge of Human Resources/Recruiting/Sales a plus

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite Experience required. HRIS or contact management systems, JD Edwards, SilkRoad-Open Hire, and/or Red Carpet preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not Monday-Friday, and the demands of the job exceed the traditional 40-hour work week routinely
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be proactive in continuously seeking and developing ways to be more effective
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and insurance
• Must have reliable transportation

Wild Adventures Theme Park is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Wild Adventures Theme Park drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Valdosta, GA 31601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $32,000 - $35,000