Harlo Entertainment is a Toronto-based operator, management and private equity company, delivering value over 30 years of aggregate experience in both the hospitality and entertainment industry. With first-hand insights and perspectives, Harlo Entertainment defines best-in-class, luxury experience and is deeply committed to the highest level of guest satisfaction.
We are a collection of diverse individuals with unique skillsets and subject matter expertise focused on building and scaling ventures. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple high-profile, growing brands including: SPINCO, Kasa Moto, MIMI Chinese, VVINES, Moneybag Vodka, Sunny’s Chinese, Parc Ave, Valerie Rooftop, Roses Cocina and more. Check out our website to learn more: www.harloentertainment.com
We are a people first culture. We strive to create great outcomes and to establish win-win partnerships through integrity, reliability, inclusivity, and great communication. Our greatest asset is our people, as they are the powerhouse behind our outcomes.
We challenge the status quo. We are disruptors. We are bold in what we do. We are brave, think big and move swiftly. We don’t just acknowledge change, we initiate and embrace it.
We always bring our best. hold ourselves accountable for over-delivering on a consistent basis. We take responsibility for the outcome of our work. Done is better than perfect.
We find a way to make it possible. We are in the business of storytelling and remarkable experiences to create moments that matter. We ooze passion and pride in everything we do. We are relentless, driven and proud. We dig deep, we get our hands dirty. There is no challenge is too big or too small for our team.
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team. As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will partner with leaders in our operating portfolio to source, attract and hire top talent while providing an efficient, innovative and experience driven process. This position will support the Director of Talent in leading best practice initiatives while building out and maintaining effective employment brand marketing and other initiatives as it relates to our talent acquisition strategy.
Our Talent team is dedicated to partnering with our portfolio businesses to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – our employees. We embrace change and the opportunity it brings. We are focused on delivering quality customer service and are committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding and retaining our diverse workforce.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as an expert in conducting full cycle recruitment activities, including but not limited to, creating job descriptions, posting roles, sourcing, screening, and short-listing candidates, providing a best-in-class experience for both active and passive candidates.
- Work with Director of Talent, departmental leaders and active portfolio business units to build and develop out-of-the-box recruitment strategies and solutions for all open positions.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder management experience. Proven ability to serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders when recruiting for positions at all levels
- Proactively build and share diverse candidate pipelines, with diversity, fit and succession planning at top of mind.
- Develop, maintain and train team members on effective and appropriate interview guides, including but not limited to process, question banks, score cards and etiquette.
- Develop recruitment strategies (targeting both active and passive candidates) to effectively network and identify internal and external talent pipelines for relevant positions.
- Remain up to date with current recruitment trends and impact/efficiency of department initiatives through networking, data analytics and insights. Use this data to continuously improve strategy and initiatives.
- Proactively use networking opportunities, talent acquisition tools, social media, and employer brand marketing to attract and maintain external partnerships with potential candidates for our companies.
- Work with department and cross-functional teams to optimize employee retention and development.
- Seek, organize and attend events to boost talent acquisition efforts.
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience within Talent Acquisition, supporting full-cycle recruitment, sourcing and employer branding in a high-volume environment (hospitality experience is a bonus).
- A people-first mindset with provide ability to deliver a best-in-class and high-touch candidate experience to both hiring managers and candidates.
- Ability to approach Talent Acquisition with out-of-the-box, creative solutions to provide competitive and engaging solutions to meeting recruitment needs and targets.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment. This requires the ability to shift-gears and re-prioritize on a consistent basis.
- A passion, enthusiasm and understanding of hospitality and start-ups.
- Degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources or relevant field.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation, including comprehensive benefits, spending account and professional development program.
- Opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
- Dynamic and fun office culture with colleagues who share the same core values.
- Exclusive perks from our portfolio companies, including restaurants and fitness studios.
- Unlimited vacation policy.
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