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Recruiter

Full House Resorts, Inc · Waukegan, IL · 2 days ago
Human Resources$50k–$83k/yrFull-time

Job Details

The Recruiter is responsible for the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, engage, and hire top talent in support of staffing needs across American Place Casino. This role serves as a trusted talent acquisition partner to business leaders, managing a diverse portfolio of openings across hospitality, food & beverage, and operations.

About the role

This position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, confidently influence hiring managers, and balance competing priorities while delivering quality hires. This role also plays a key role in supporting large-scale hiring initiatives, new business openings, and high-volume recruiting efforts similar to manufacturing, hospitality, and distribution environments.

What is expected of you

  • Own the full-cycle recruitment process from requisition intake through onboarding for assigned departments.
  • Independently manage a high-volume requisition workload while maintaining quality, speed, and an exceptional candidate experience.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, establish recruiting strategies, and provide market insights and hiring recommendations.
  • Proactively source passive and active candidates through networking, referrals, social media, job boards, community partnerships, and direct outreach (headhunting).
  • Conduct candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection while assessing both technical qualifications and cultural fit.
  • Lead offer negotiations, present compensation packages, and successfully close candidates.
  • Confidently challenge and influence hiring managers when necessary to ensure sound hiring decisions, realistic expectations, and compliance with company hiring standards.
  • Career fairs, community outreach events, and large-scale hiring initiatives.
  • Support mass hiring efforts for new business initiatives, and operational growth.
  • Partner closely with HR and department leaders to ensure a smooth onboarding and pre-employment process for all new hires.
  • Create and maintain compelling job postings on recruitment platform.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with workforce agencies, hospitality organizations, colleges, trade schools, military organizations, and community partners to build diverse talent pipelines.
  • Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation manually.
  • Monitor recruiting metrics including source effectiveness, candidate pipeline activity, and hiring trends.
  • Support employer branding initiatives and represent American Place Casino as an employer of choice.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of Human Resources and property operations.

Experience

  • A high school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
  • 4–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in hospitality, gaming, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, distribution, or another high-volume recruiting environment.
  • Demonstrated success managing an independent recruitment desk with multiple concurrent requisitions.
  • Experience supporting high-volume recruiting, hiring events, and mass onboarding initiatives.
  • Hospitality, casino, hotel, resort, or food & beverage recruiting experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience sourcing passive candidates through networking, LinkedIn, Boolean searches, referrals, and direct recruiting methods.
  • Strong offer negotiation and candidate closing skills.
  • Proven ability to build credibility with business leaders and confidently influence hiring decisions.
  • Experience partnering with leaders at all organizational levels, including difficult hiring managers.
  • Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
  • Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities and staffing demands.
  • Bilingual skills are highly preferred but not required.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Suite.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc; as our processes are sometimes manual).
  • Familiarity with HRIS and or ATS platforms (UKG preferred).

Physical Requirements

  • Constantly handle, wrist motion, sit, hear, and eye/hand coordination.
  • Frequently speak, read, write, stand, walk, bend, and stoop.
  • Sometimes lift, carry, push, and pull.

Benefits/Perks

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K: Matches 50% of your contribution, up to 4% of eligible contribution
  • Educational Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ventra Program, EAP programs, etc.

Salary Range

$50,000-$82,500

Company Statement

American Place Casino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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