Recruiting Manager

This position is responsible for the overall operation of the employment, recruiting and Bridge USA student functions at Carowinds. Ensures Park standards meet or exceed for all associates. Responsible for attracting and identifying quality applicants to meet the needs of Carowinds. 

• Develop strategies and implements plans to source, attract, recruit, select, and on-board high-quality candidates against defined criteria for multiple disciplines, with a focus on full-time and hard to fill positions. Uses innovative sourcing channels to convert hard to find passive talent including social media, resume mining, diversity resources and networking. Conducts in-depth screens and assesses potential candidates for level of interest, qualifications and compensation requirements. 

• Manages the applicant tracking system, applicant screening/flow and interview schedules and processes. Plans and executes all recruiting events, both on and off site, including overseeing the Bridge USA Work and Travel Program. 

• Manages the park’s web and social media presence for employment opportunities. Ensures career site is always up-to-date and inviting to the applicant. Creates recruiting posters, fliers, video, and social content to showcase the employment experience at Carowinds. 

• Collaborates with division hiring managers and Workforce Management to develop a strong understanding of the department culture and business strategy and hiring needs to deliver on the hiring needs of the business. Effectively coaches recruiters in the recruiting and selection processes while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Ensures each division/department is adequately staffed with qualified associates to meet the business needs. 

• Maintains job descriptions, requisitions, and organizational charts. Provides staffing reports and analysis on a weekly basis, as well as upon request, to GM and Division Heads. 

• Leads, develops and manages seasonal support staff. Supervisory duties include: instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, selecting new employees, scheduling, acting on employee performance gaps, recommending and approving employee promotions, transfers and discipline, including recommending discharge. 

• Act as an employee relations representative for concerns involving associate issues such as harassment and discrimination claims. Receive initial associate complaint reports and follow corporate procedures for resolution.  

• Serves as Human Resources Manager On-Duty as scheduled with responsibilities for conducting employment investigations, coaching managers and divisional leaders and guidance on requests for dismissal. 

• Build solid working relationships with outside agencies, non-profit organizations, high schools and colleges in our recruiting and staffing efforts. 

• Manages all functions of the Associate Housing department.  

• Ensures compliance with all Federal and State law, such as ADA, FLSA, Title VII, etc. in all our recruiting efforts. 

• Provides assistance, as needed, with the management of employee relations, budgets, events, training and development. 

• Adheres to and enforces all Six Flags and specific Park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment. 

• Other duties may be assigned. 

• A minimum of 3 years recruiting experience; previous experience developing and implementing comprehensive sourcing/recruitment strategies. 

• Experience using social media tools for sourcing efforts, including but not limited to, job search engines, resume mining, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogs etc. 

• Experience with high-volume recruiting is highly encouraged. 

• Post secondary education and/or related experience. 

• Valid Passport a plus. 

• Proven abilities with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office. 

• Ability to effectively lead and supervise others. 

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. 

• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law. 

• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.