Talent Acquisition Manager

Join the Xanterra Travel Collection team: Xanterra Travel Collection is a premier group of travel and leisure businesses with a focus on sustainability and exceptional service. Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, we operate iconic properties and services in stunning locations worldwide, including lodging, food and beverage, Windstar Cruises, short-line railroads, and adventure travel. We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and providing transformative career opportunities for our team members.

This is an in-person position based out of the Xanterra Corporate office located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. This is not a remote position.

About the role

In this pivotal role, you’ll design and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies that not only attract top-tier talent but also create an exceptional candidate experience. You’ll collaborate closely with key stakeholders to understand the unique staffing needs of each location and develop tailored solutions that support our mission and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment initiatives for Yellowstone locations
• Mentor and lead our dynamic team of Recruiters and Recruiting Supervisors
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and local teams
• Enhance the candidate journey from first contact to onboarding
• Use data and insights to continuously improve recruitment processes
• Coach, develop, and support the recruiting team supporting our Yellowstone locations towards successful achievement of established goals
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to identify location talent needs, conduct workforce analysis, and implement recruiting strategies
• Establish and maintain effective relationships across all levels of the organization to ensure a high level of communication and collaboration
• Consult and assist hiring managers to follow established processes and procedures
• Promote and support movement of talent across the organization including transfers and promotions
• Compile, track, and evaluate analytics to support data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate with the team to make strategic decisions based on recruiting metrics and performance insights
• Work with locations on forecasting of Bridge SWT employees and trainees, coordinate needs with agencies and Support Services
• Ensure proper re-engagement of dispositioned candidates to alternate locations and positions
• Support and assist with the development and revision of job descriptions as needed
• Partner with Support Services to identify and implement resource and process improvements and to develop effective analytics to measure the effectiveness of the team's recruiting efforts
• Determine workflow of recruiting team during periods of seasonal variability and operational changes
• Recruit high-level field positions; work with hiring managers on coordination of next steps and extend offers for these roles

Requirements

• A self-starter with a passion for people and problem-solving
• Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruitment leadership
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a people manager
• Minimum 3 years experience in high volume recruiting
• Experience with applicant tracking and integrated systems
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Smartsheet strongly preferred

Pay

$66,000-73,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA & FSA
• Life & Disability
• Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• PTO and paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance
• RTD-Denver transit pass for in-office employees
• Employee Discounts & Travel Deals