Recruiting for management and line-level positions at The Potomac Hotel is the core of this role, which involves leading the full-cycle recruitment process. This position partners with department leaders to develop sourcing strategies, screen candidates, and manage the selection process. The Recruitment Manager also oversees the New Hire Orientation program and provides secondary support for other HR initiatives.
Responsibilities
Manage recruitment for management and line-level positions across hotel departments, focusing on immediate vacancies and longer-term staffing needs
Partner with department leaders to understand position requirements, staffing priorities, candidate profiles, and recruiting challenges
Manage job postings and applicant activity through Workday, ensuring accurate and current recruiting information and candidate statuses
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to generate qualified candidate pipelines for current and anticipated openings
Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, hospitality schools, community organizations, job fairs, employment events, employee referrals, staffing partners, and other appropriate channels
Review applications and resumes, conduct initial candidate screenings, assess qualifications and job fit, and advance qualified candidates to department leaders for interviews
Maintain consistent communication with hiring managers to facilitate timely interviewing, candidate feedback, selection, and hiring decisions
Coordinate the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, maintaining professional and timely communication with applicants
Prepare and manage the formal offer process and subsequent pre-employment and onboarding requirements following a verbal offer from the department leader
Coordinate applicable background checks and other pre-employment processes, ensuring required steps are completed before hire
Support internal recruitment, transfers, and promotional opportunities, coordinating internal candidates through the appropriate selection process
Develop and maintain productive relationships with staffing agencies, recruiting vendors, schools, community partners, and other external talent sources
Represent the hotel at job fairs, community sourcing events, school recruiting activities, and other talent-acquisition events
Maintain recruiting records, reports, and data; monitor recruiting activity and use available information to identify staffing needs, sourcing opportunities, and potential process improvements
Continuously evaluate recruiting practices and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency, candidate quality, hiring-manager partnership, and the overall recruitment process
Own the planning, coordination, administration, and facilitation of the hotel’s New Hire Orientation program
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Maintain and continuously improve orientation content, presentations, materials, schedules, and supporting resources
Coordinate participation of hotel leaders and other presenters to ensure an organized and effective orientation experience
Ensure required new-hire documentation and onboarding activities are completed accurately and on schedule
Partner with department leaders and Human Resources colleagues to facilitate a smooth transition from candidate to new employee
Evaluate the effectiveness of New Hire Orientation and recommend enhancements to content, delivery, and the overall new-hire experience
Support fair, consistent, and legally compliant recruiting and selection practices in accordance with applicable federal and District of Columbia employment requirements
Promote consistent interviewing and candidate-assessment practices across departments
Maintain appropriate recruitment documentation and ensure required information is accurately recorded within Workday
Partner with Human Resources leadership on recruiting-related policies, procedures, practices, and compliance requirements
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of candidate, employee, and business information
Provide secondary support to the Human Resources team with training and development initiatives, benefits administration, employee relations, employee programs, and other HR activities as assigned
Participate in departmental projects and hotel-wide Human Resources initiatives as business needs require
Serve as a collaborative resource to employees and leaders while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional judgment
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
Three to five years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience preferred
Previous recruiting experience within the hotel or hospitality industry strongly preferred
Experience recruiting for a range of positions, including both hourly/line-level and management roles, strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to source, screen, and assess candidates effectively
Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills with the ability to build productive partnerships with hiring managers and external recruiting partners
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open positions, candidates, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence facilitating presentations and New Hire Orientation
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee and candidate information
Working knowledge of recruiting and employment practices and an understanding of the importance of consistent, compliant selection processes
Comfortable using recruiting technology, professional networking platforms, and standard business software
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a broader Human Resources team
Nice to have:
Experience with Workday recruiting or applicant-tracking functionality
Benefits
Vacation days
Sick days
Two personal days a year
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Important Details
This position is fully on-site at The Potomac Hotel
Ability to attend off-site recruiting activities, career fairs, school events, and community sourcing events as needed
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support recruiting events, New Hire Orientation, and hotel business needs
Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and adjust priorities in response to changing staffing and operational needs
About the Company
Pyramid Global Hospitality owns and operates The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection, a distinguished property overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The hotel features 373 guest rooms, 38,000 sq ft of indoor meeting and event space, two restaurant and bar concepts, a spa and fitness center, and extensive meetings and events operations.
