Talent Acquisition Specialist

Since its inception, The Parking Spot has made superior airport parking experiences easy and affordable by focusing on hospitality. Now with more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has cemented itself as the leading near-airport Parking Company with 40+ locations at 28 airports, over 2,000 employees nationwide and 2 incredibly strong brands – The Parking Spot and Park ‘N Fly by The Parking Spot.

What makes working at The Parking Spot so special? We have created a culture of support, fun, and camaraderie that allows us to be the most innovative company in the parking industry. As a nationwide business with a small business feel, there are endless opportunities within The Parking Spot to grow your career. Come join us and see how we leverage people and technology to deliver a superior product, outshine our competition, and find creative and innovative solutions to everyday problems.

Salary Range: $63,000-$73,000

What we offer:

Participation in and financial benefit from our shared employee ownership program

Hybrid work environment

Career development and growth opportunities

Ability to gain exposure to all areas of the business

Great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus program

Team oriented, fun and friendly work environment

Immediate opportunity to make a large impact

Our offices are based in the heart of the Loop in downtown Chicago, but we are pleased to note that our Chicago office is operating on a hybrid work model (mix of in-office and remote work).

Position Summary:

The Parking Spot is now hiring for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team to manage the full life cycle recruiting and onboarding process for all employees at the Chicago Corporate office and across 48 Field locations nationwide. Responsibilities will include sourcing candidates through various channels and planning interview and selection procedures. The successful candidate will develop long-term recruiting strategies, including prioritizing diversity recruitment efforts, in order to develop a strong talent pipeline for The Parking Spot’s current and future hiring needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with hiring managers at the Corporate office and across 48 locations to facilitate the full cycle of recruitment for all Corporate and Field Management positions across the portfolio

Source potential candidates through online channels, including social media platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter

Create TV monitor advertisements and internal SharePoint announcements to advertise promotion and referral opportunities with all employees nation-wide

Maintain candidate pools to build a pipeline for future prospective job openings

Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews

Manage the activity of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), UKG Recruiting

Facilitate the design of job descriptions and interview questions to reflect each position’s requirements

Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events

Coordinate the scheduling of interviews for qualified candidates and advise managers on all relevant recruitment and interviewing processes and policies

Develop, extend and negotiate employment offers that align the input of business leaders and hiring managers

Finalize all candidate background screens and pre-employment testing

Support hiring managers in the interviewing, orientation, and onboarding of new employees

Support hiring for front-line employees in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

2-3 years of previous talent acquisition experience

Excellent understanding of full cycle recruitment including various interview techniques and evaluation methods

Familiarity with a variety of recruiting channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter

Ability to travel 1-2 times per month for job fairs, acquisitions, and other company-related events

Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods familiarity working in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Comfortable collaborating with and serving as liaison to employees at all levels within the organization

Excellent interpersonal skills

Any disclosed pay range is based on a consideration of neutral factors and criteria such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, seniority, etc. The Parking Spot reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant a salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.

At The Parking Spot, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate and seek it. We believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable company is one where all employees, partners, and customers are welcome, supported, and valued. As a company in the travel industry, we witness the power of bringing individuals from different backgrounds and communities together. We treat all others with dignity and respect and stand firmly against racism and discrimination in any form. We intentionally develop diverse teams and relationships to ensure all voices are heard and to foster equal opportunity for all. We are committed to listening, learning, and growing because we know that our work is never done.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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