Talent Acquisition Manager

Doherty Enterprises is hiring a Hybrid Talent Acquisition Manager to partner with Operations leaders, source candidates, and guide applicants through hiring and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations leaders to identify current and upcoming hiring needs
• Design and execute talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans for supported regions and areas
• Proactively source and engage qualified candidates for open roles
• Review applications and resumes to quickly identify candidates who should move forward
• Conduct phone screens and first interviews using established tools and processes
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the process and set clear expectations at each step
• Coordinate candidate and Operations Leadership schedules to keep interviews and decisions on track
• Arrange pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug testing, following company procedures and applicable requirements
• Partner with Operations to determine appropriate offers for qualified candidates
• Coordinate new-hire orientation and onboarding activities with Field Support partners
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity and candidate pipeline details in iCIMS to support KPI tracking and reporting
• Build relationships with external recruiting agencies when additional support is needed for hard-to-fill positions
• Plan and participate in career fairs, college recruiting events, and related talent activities
• Evaluate recruiting processes regularly and recommend improvement opportunities
• Meet established monthly, quarterly, and annual recruiting KPIs

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple recruiting activities and open positions
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with Operations leaders, candidates, support teams, and executives
• Capability to analyze needs, solve problems, and develop action plans that drive results
• Effective communication skills in both verbal and written forms
• Ability to facilitate conversations and meetings effectively
• Professional handling of sensitive and confidential information
• Professional representation of the company and its brands
• Ability to coach, mentor, and positively influence others
• Important knowledge of employment laws related to interviewing and hiring
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Employment eligibility to work in the United States required
• Restaurant industry experience is preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to supported locations, meetings, recruiting events, and other business activities, including occasional out-of-state travel
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including nights and weekends when business or recruiting needs require it
• 1-3 years experience in recruiting, preferably in restaurant/retail industry
• Valuable: experience with recruiting technology and business applications such as iCIMS and Microsoft Office
• Must be able to travel to restaurants, cafes, and pubs as needed to meet candidates
• Must also be able to travel to the New Jersey corporate office when necessary
• Live in Nassau County, Brooklyn, or Queens
• Background should include being a Recruiter rather than recruited as part of your job as a Restaurant Manager
• Experience with iCIMS is a plus

Work Location & Employment Details

• Location: Farmingdale, NY (hybrid)
• Work type: Full-time
• Work location: In person
• Hybrid/travel: Remote work with travel to restaurants in the Long Island and New York City Metro market when needed; travel to restaurants/cafes/pubs to meet candidates and occasional travel to the New Jersey corporate office when necessary

Compensation

• Salary: USD 60,000 - 70,000 per year

Technologies

• iCIMS
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Hybrid role: remote with some travel to restaurants, career fairs, and college recruiting
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health Care Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance for you and your family, plus domestic partner benefits
• 401k Savings plan with company match
• Annual bonus and review cycle
• Dining perks
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan