Talent Manager

The Talent Manager leads specific initiatives to advance our culture, with an emphasis on full-cycle recruiting, employee lifecycle management, and partnership with our Talent Team on developing and implementing strategic projects and initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth
• Support the ongoing talent needs of all businesses, owning the candidate development process from identification and engagement to offer extension and closing
• Proactively partners with hiring managers to build strong talent pipelines and identify internal transfer processes to support both business needs and employee growth needs
• Builds relationships and engages with community partners, schools and universities, and organizations to support us in sourcing top talent and candidates from underrepresented groups
• Participates in hiring events, career fairs, and information sessions
• Curates relationships within the hospitality and restaurant industry to be able to support sourcing candidates from different channels with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Owns the planning and logistics of all onsite and offsite recruiting events, such as job fairs and open calls
• Lead and continue to enhance our USHG-wide employee referral program
• Partners with the Marketing team to enhance our recruiting collateral and to promote USHG as an employer of choice through our social media channels
• Collaborates well with the Union Square Hospitality Group’s People Team and supports Talent driven HR needs with the employee life cycle
• Conduct employee exit interviews and compile employee exit surveys and turnover data monthly, making recommendations to leaders to improve retention

What We Need From You:

• At least 4-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in restaurants
• Demonstrated experience leading searches and successfully placing applicants for various position levels
• Must be able to communicate effectively with senior leaders, build trust, credibility, and influence by example, and identify best practices and ability to teach/train
• Must have strong written, and verbal presentation and negotiation skills
• Must have developed and implemented creative, timely, and cost-effective programs to identify, attract, and hire top-level candidates for employment
• Keen understanding of the hospitality industry and the culture and beliefs of Union Square Hospitality Group
• Sound HR judgment and sense of urgency
• Bachelor’s degree and SHRM Certification preferred
• Knowledge of UKG ATS a plus
• Ability to work on-site in our home office in New York or within our businesses

What You’ll Get From Us:

• Annual salary of $80,000-$85,000, plus bonus potential*
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
• Paid Parental Leave
• 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
• Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
• Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
• Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health
• Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund

*The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.