Manager, Talent Selection - Maggiano's

Human Resources / PeopleWorks
Dallas, TX
March 8, 2025

Manager, Talent Selection 
Dallas, TX

Job Summary

The Manager, Talent Selection is a key business partner working in the support of full life cycle recruitment process for the regions and corporate business units in which they support. The role contributes to the overall success of the business by acting as a true people partner with recruiting initiatives for Maggiano's and the execution of recruiting strategies.

Your Key Job Functions

•    Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate current talent, conduct needs assessments and develop strategic staffing plans.
•    Actively network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and team members. 
•    Actively participate in succession planning discussions with PeopleWorks Partners and Directors of Operations.
•    In an inspiring way, communicate the company's vision and culture for potential restaurant managers.
•    Initiate and develop a recruiting plan to meet both quality and quantity of management staffing needs.
•    Source qualified and diverse Restaurant Management candidates through effective use of all sourcing, including: direct sourcing, networking, college recruitment, job fair recruitment, and internet based recruitment methods to meet operational staffing needs.
•    Effective recruitment of candidates through cost effective budgetary recruitment techniques.
•    Conduct in-depth first interview of candidates and review all assessment results to determine potential fit with organization
•    Follow business rules in relation to background investigations, including reference and background checks on all candidates scheduled for a final interview.
•    Coordinate candidate interview process with Directors of Operations and General Managers.
•    Support internal candidates and facilitate the entire management interview process.
•    Negotiate final position requirements (salary, relocation, etc.) with manager candidates and extend offers to candidates.
•    Send out new hire packets including management training materials in a timely manner.
•    Responsible for monthly and weekly status reports, ensuring the distribution to appropriate parties.
•    Ensure database files are updated regularly to track status of candidates and that all steps of interview process are accomplished prior to offer. 

What You Bring to the Team

•    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is preferred 
•    3-5 years recruiting and staffing experience with a proven track record of successful recruitment skills. Restaurant or Retail Management recruitment experience strongly preferred.
•    Must have working knowledge of appropriate Human Resource laws that affect recruiting.
•    Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with exceptional time management and organizational capabilities that can drive the full-cycle recruitment process independently.
•    Proactive sourcing experience with strong negotiating skills with the ability to direct source candidates from competitors and participate in networking events.
•    Ability to think outside of traditional recruiting channels to locate the right talent. Deep understanding of internet sites, social media, and computer skills including MS Office.
•    Exceptional customer service mentality with a proven record of successfully building and maintaining partnerships with managers.
•    Must have the understanding of the recruiting market as a whole and individual region's in particular along with a connection to the business.
•    Must demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily assumptions.
•    Strong project management, planning, and organization skills.
•    Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of Human Resources work.
•    Ability to travel for region meetings, college visits, career fairs, and other travel as assigned while maintaining a flexible work schedule. 
•    Self-starter with strong organizatio