Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. Some remote opportunities are available within specific departments. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. You’ll learn more about this during the application process.
JOB SUMMARY: Provide strategic roadmap for delivery of full cycle recruiting and staffing strategies for domestic positions in Revenue Operations, Park & Resort Operations, Entertainment and Technical Services for new projects.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with UO Talent Acquisition team to develop and implement talent sourcing strategies in alignment with Universal Orlando’s strategic planning development process and business plans for current and future projects.
- In tandem with UO Talent Acquisition team identify and develop opportunities to enhance current partnerships as it relates to increasing talent pools and enhancing current recruitment tools and avenues.
- Responsible for the strategic recruitment of identified roles for new developments to include supporting all staffing efforts and programs led by the TA team
- Build and develop a high performing recruiting team that excels at targeting candidates.
- Develop and maintain open communication with department leaders regarding employment issues. Build relationships with leaders across the resort to support in meeting staffing requirements
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources (or a related field) is required. Master’s Degree in Human Resources (or a related field) is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: 7+ years progressive experience in managing talent acquisition function.
- Experience leading talent acquisition function and strategy in a global organization or search firm.
- Experience in high volume environments and understanding of the nuances of talent acquisition for a varied, fast–paced, dynamic workforce predominantly made up of highly technical professionals.
- Deep understanding of workforce planning and global scaling for talent strategies.
- Experience in establishing effective talent acquisition strategies.
- Previous experiences in a high-volume recruitment function for a large corporation or a start up with significant growth is preferred.
- Experience implementing and/or leveraging an Automated Tracking System (ATS) and other technologies.
- Proven implementation and maintenance of social media recruiting strategies
- Interpersonal and relationship-building skills with demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of an organization.
- Ability to prioritize activities with the drive, energy and follow-through necessary to achieve results while thriving in a rapid-paced, changing business environment.
- Support the recruitment of long-term expatriates and host country national professionals for staffing new business development proposals and existing development programs.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams and handle many tasks simultaneously, often with inflexible tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal clients and external candidates both verbally and in writing.
- Must be detail oriented and consistently accurate.
- Excellent project management – able to follow up on projects and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated understand and application of employment laws in the United States and globally
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certification as PHR, SPHR, CA-PHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is preferred
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
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