Position Summary
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead and execute recruiting efforts across our growing organization, which includes our 37+ Culver’s restaurants and other ancillary businesses. This role combines hands-on recruiting with strategic ownership of hiring processes, helping us scale effectively as we grow. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong partnerships, and is passionate about delivering a high-quality candidate experience.
This role will focus on recruiting salaried management positions within our restaurant operations as well as corporate support roles. You will partner closely with operations leaders, executives, and owner-operators to understand hiring needs and deliver top talent.
Key Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting for management and corporate roles, from sourcing through offer acceptance
- Develop and continuously improve recruiting strategies to support business growth
- Partner with hiring managers, executives, and operations leaders to align on hiring needs and priorities
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and an efficient hiring process
- Proactively source candidates through networking, community engagement, and creative outreach
- Build and maintain talent pipelines through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and industry networks
- Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and community initiatives
- Manage multiple open roles and recruiting projects while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication and a professional process
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline health) to improve performance
- Use data and insights to refine recruiting strategies and processes
- Partner with HR and operations to support a smooth hiring and onboarding experience
- Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Qualifications
- 3–7 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience
- Experience building or improving recruiting processes and strategies
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results
- Experience sourcing candidates and building talent pipelines
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (Workstream experience a plus)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the restaurant, QSR, or food service industry
- Experience recruiting for multi-location or distributed organizations
- Experience working in family-owned or high-growth environments
Work Environment & Expectations
- Primarily in-office, with flexibility to travel regionally for recruiting events and business needs
- Collaborative HR team environment, reporting to the HR Manager
Success in This Role
- First 6 Months: Establish and execute a consistent, effective recruiting strategy
- By 12 Months: Implement reporting and metrics to drive continuous improvement and hiring success
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
- 8 hour shift
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee discount