Talent Advisor (Contract)

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

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We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job: 

Taco Bell is seeking a talented and dynamic Corporate Recruiter for a contract up to 6 months to support our corporate hiring, including Manager and Director level positions for Taco Bell’s corporate departments including Marketing, Finance, Legal, Operations, Architecture and Design, Development, Food Innovation, HR and IT. The Recruiter will partner with hiring managers to develop and implement recruiting strategies that attract talented candidates to Taco Bell. They will act as an internal consultant, influencing and educating partners on talent acquisition processes and best practices. This role will oversee end-to-end recruitment for roles and create innovative, data-driven recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent and meet evolving business needs.

They will be expected to fill about 6-8 positions per month. The position will report to the Head of Corporate Talent Acquisition. 

The Day-to-Day: 

The Corporate Recruiter supports the overall growth of the Taco Bell brand through recruiting top talent for open roles, acting as a talent advisor for our internal hiring managers and interviewers, delivering a fantastic candidate experience, and assisting with ad hoc recruiting projects. 

• Meet with hiring manager to conduct an intake session regarding the need; clarify the job profile and agree on the recruiting strategy 
• Utilize creative sourcing techniques to attract and cultivate diverse talent pipelines 
• Conduct initial resume and phone screens 
• Structure and manage the interviewing process including working with hiring managers to define the interview panel 
• Greet all candidates and provide a tour during their onsite interview 
• Work with Executive Assistants and TA Coordinator to schedule/coordinate interviews 
• Partner with HRBP to create a competitive compensation package 
• Extend and negotiate offers with candidates 
• Build trust and credibility with clients through effective consultation at all stages of the recruiting process 
• Understand current and future hiring needs and assess the talent market to develop and recommend the right recruiting strategies for the business 
• Drive an exceptional candidate experience through every touch point in the recruiting process, regardless of outcome 
• Assist with Recruiting team projects as necessary 

Is This You? 

• 5+ years of full lifecycle corporate recruiting experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated success working with cross functional partners including Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners.
• Experience working on a variety of corporate roles in a fast-paced corporate environment 
• Expertise in a variety of sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, cold-calling, BOOLEAN searches, networking, database mining and other creative methods 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Proven success in meeting diversity and inclusion recruitment targets.
• Experience working in an ATS (Greenhouse preferred)

Salary Range: ­­$40-60/hour (salary is commensurate with experience)