Talent Acquisition Hiring Events Specialist

It is the primary responsibility of the Hiring Events Specialist is to support the hiring efforts for hourly talent within assigned client groups in the organization, delivering the "Right People for the Right Jobs at the Right Time". The Hiring Events Specialist will conduct candidate sourcing and screening, recommending candidates to hiring teams. It is the responsibility of the Hiring Events Specialist to ensure the most qualified applicants are selected for candidacy on open roles and pipeline positions. The Hiring Events Specialist executes the company recruitment strategy which is designed to ensure an ongoing diverse applicant pool rich in experience and skill. This is a full-cycle recruiting role, delivering the company's core service standards, brand attributes, and sustainability initiatives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages assigned operational client groups and executes a robust applicant flow aligned with the vision for the property, delivering qualified candidates for vacancies or planned hiring events
• Meets with client teams regularly to remain up to date on coming needs, driving a more proactive solution to hiring
• Conducts sourcing for active candidates, leveraging technology tools used by the company to build a talent pipeline for assigned roles
• Ensures job postings are correct and casts the net across all appropriate sourcing channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, local job boards, MGM career site. Etc.)
• Screens interested applicants for qualifications, and conducts telephone qualifying calls to determine motivation for work, minimum qualifications, skills, and experience
• Forwards screened candidates for Hiring Manager review in Workday
• Professionally represents MGM Resorts International at local and regional job fairs, conventions, and conferences maintaining positions relationships internally and externally

DAILY TASKS AND WORK ROUTINES:

• Executes external recruitment strategy, manages the recruitment process, reviews WORKDAY queues to determine applicant status, and functions within the WORKDAY system in real-time to ensure data integrity and compliance to hiring policies
• Participates in hiring projects/events as needed by the business
• Build relationships with business leaders to gain insight into operations and better understand the functions of all positions within each department
• Serve as an ambassador for the department and company
• Maintain a solid understanding/knowledge of the MGM Resorts Culture, and communicate the company philosophy of development and growth as it relates to the position and career progression
• Identify gaps in the applicant pool and take appropriate actions to source the necessary quality, quantity, and diversity.
• Build strong relationships with candidates, ensure optimal candidate experience, maintain communication throughout the entire process, and positively represent MGMRI
• Assist hiring managers with process questions, provide status updates, support candidate management, and other common requests

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• One (1) year of prior Recruitment/Staffing experience involving candidate interviewing, evaluation and placement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure of deadlines, while working independently and delivering against multiple priorities
• Exhibit professionalism in person and over phone to interact and maintain ongoing communication with both management and prospective candidates
• Collaboration, relationship management and customer experience focused
• Values teamwork, and works with integrity & excellence
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills