Talent Acquisition

Sun Valley Resort is seeking an experienced and dynamic Talent Acquisition Professional to lead our recruitment strategy and ensure we attract top-tier talent to enhance our world-class guest and employee experience. This role is responsible for developing and executing recruitment initiatives, fostering strong partnerships, and driving innovative sourcing strategies to meet the resort’s seasonal and year-round staffing needs. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top hospitality and resort talent.  
• Partner with department heads to understand workforce needs and create proactive recruitment plans.  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleges, vocational schools, and industry organizations to create a pipeline of candidates.  
• Partner with hiring managers to create compliant job descriptions that align with Sun Valley Resort employer branding.  
• Post job openings on various job boards, company websites, and other recruitment platforms to ensure broad visibility.  
• Utilize UKG Recruiting system and data analytics to drive recruitment efficiency and decision-making.  
• Oversee H-2B visa positions in petitioning, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding.  
• Acts as a subject matter expert and resource on company benefits, facilities, housing availability & cost, and job opportunities to potential candidates.  
• Enhance Sun Valley Resort’s employer brand through targeted recruitment marketing, social media, and community engagement.  
• Represent Sun Valley Resort at job fairs, career expos, and networking events, delivering engaging presentations and fostering relationships with potential candidates.  
• Provide training and support to hiring managers on best hiring practices, interview techniques, and employer branding.  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, and best practices to enhance talent acquisition strategies.  
• Assist departments in determining optimal employee headcount to align with labor costs and operational efficiency.  
• Respond to internal and external recruitment-related queries in a timely and professional manner.  
• Admin on UKG Recruiting from candidate application to onboarding. Including offer approval, background check, hire status, and sending onboarding paperwork.  
• Generate recruitment reports as needed.  
• Other duties and HR projects as assigned.  

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred.  
• 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR, preferably in the hospitality or resort industry.  
• Experience managing seasonal hiring and international work programs is a plus.  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.  
• Passion for hospitality and commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience.  
• Ability to have difficult but professional conversations to improve business outcomes.  
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays; variable schedule (s) as needed.  
• Ability to travel domestically.  
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with approved driving record.