Corporate Recruitment Sourcing Specialist

Welcome to the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don't just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

But we're more than a resort. As a major employer, we provide thousands of jobs and career growth opportunities while delivering exceptional service. Our associates take care of millions of guests each year, making every visit special.

Beyond our walls, we're making a difference. Through our partnership with charity: water, we're committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Corporate Recruitment Sourcing Specialist

We invite you to apply for our open Corporate Recruitment Sourcing Specialist role. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking an associate who is passionate about proactive talent discovery, relationship building, and supporting hiring strategies across a growing organization. This position plays a vital role in fueling our leadership and high-impact hiring efforts by nurturing pipelines of qualified, engaged candidates who are ready when the time is right.

You'll support exempt-level recruitment initiatives across all Kalahari properties, focusing especially on priority roles determined by the Corporate Director of Recruitment. From sourcing through pipeline management and internal advocacy, this role ensures our teams stay one step ahead when it comes to finding the right people.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively source passive candidates using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and strategic outreach tactics
• Manage pipelines for high-priority leadership and exempt-level roles across departments and locations
• Build meaningful, long-term candidate relationships through email check-ins, milestone outreach (e.g., birthdays, promotions), and regular touchpoints
• Maintain organized records of candidate conversations, preferences, and status within our ATS or CRM system
• Create or support candidate nurturing efforts, such as newsletters, email campaigns, or app-based communications
• Collaborate with leaders and internal programs to align talent with business growth—including Rising Stars and internal mobility opportunities through the Kalahari app
• Proactively surface candidates who are ready for discovery or final interviews to the Corporate Director of Recruitment
• Develop and manage a thoughtful dismissal process that reviews candidates for potential alternative fits before a formal rejection is issued
• Offer creative, scalable ideas to improve sourcing efforts, outreach materials, and candidate engagement strategies

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or Recruiter Lite and sourcing tools or databases
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desired background in nurturing relationships, pipeline management, or candidate engagement strategies
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Experience with ATS or CRM systems and tracking pipeline movement
• Ability to work independently with strong follow-through and accountability
• Preferred: familiarity with hospitality, high-growth environments, or family-owned company cultures
• A mindset that sees talent acquisition as relationship-driven and future-focused

This position offers a flexible work environment, with remote arrangements possible and a preference for proximity to a Kalahari property (Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Texas).

Company Mission

We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.

Recruiting Vision

We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts
• Education assistance programs to help advance your career

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we're proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park. These awards reflect our commitment to both our guests and team members.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you're delivering incredible guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, WI (2000), Sandusky, OH (2005), Pocono Manor, PA (2015), Round Rock, TX (2020), and Spotsylvania County, VA (2026).

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.