As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll drive high-volume hiring for a variety of hourly, seasonal, and entry-level roles. Partnering with hiring managers and HR, you’ll craft creative strategies to attract top talent and keep our teams fully staffed to deliver awesome guest experiences year-round. This is your chance to make a big impact in a fast-paced, fun, and dynamic environment! 

Scope & Responsibilities:

• Partner with the organization to fully understand the staffing needs for high-volume roles across various areas of the park (e.g., attractions, food and beverage, retail, guest experience, etc.).
• Proactively forecast hiring needs and develop scalable recruitment strategies to meet fluctuating seasonal demand.
• Lead the creation and execution of targeted sourcing strategies using a mix of job boards, social media platforms, job fairs, community outreach, and partnerships with local organizations to build a robust pipeline of hourly and seasonal candidates.
• Screen, interview, and assess a high volume of candidates in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the best candidates are matched with the appropriate roles.
• Conduct group interviews, virtual assessments, and text/video campaigns to engage and attract top talent in a highly competitive market.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates to ensure a positive experience, addressing any questions or concerns throughout the process.
• Use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment tools to track candidate progress and maintain up-to-date records.
• Develop and maintain a talent pool of candidates for ongoing and future hiring needs, ensuring continuous candidate engagement and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with HR teams to ensure a seamless onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they are fully prepared to begin their roles on time.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, adjust strategies as necessary, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in meeting hiring targets.
• Collaborate with other team members to identify and implement process improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing time-to-hire.

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in high-volume recruitment, with proven ability to source talent from various channels.
• Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle, particularly for hourly and seasonal roles.
• Proven ability to manage large candidate pipelines while maintaining a high level of candidate engagement.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and job boards such as Indeed, LinkedIn, or local community job platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate candidates through various channels, including phone, email, and text.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, demonstrating flexibility and a solution-oriented approach.
• A strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, ensuring all roles are filled in a timely manner to support operations.
• A passion for recruitment, talent development, and fostering a positive candidate experience.

At Merlin Entertainments, we offer fantastic benefits:

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more!)
• 401(k) retirement plan with corporate match.
• Annual paid time off.
• 30% off at Merlin retail stores and other discounts.
• Complimentary tickets to all Merlin attractions worldwide for you and your friends and family!
• Career progression and skills development opportunities across the country and globally.