Recruiter and New Hire Specialist en Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Position: Recruiting & New Hire Specialist

Compensation: $60,000+

Fully onsite

Position Summary:  

The Recruiting & New Hire Specialist at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium plays a crucial role in managing the recruitment process, from posting job openings to onboarding new employees. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with potential candidates and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment in the zoo and aquarium industry, with demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing for niche roles, including Boolean search techniques and the ability to identify and engage talent through applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn, professional networks, and other creative sourcing methods.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruitment, with zoo or aquarium experience preferred
• Experience with strategic sourcing for niche roles, including the use of Boolean search techniques and the ability to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Knowledge of the aquarium or zoo industry is a plus

Critical Skills/Competencies:  

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with candidates as well as internally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), UKG experience preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create and post job descriptions on various job boards
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure job descriptions accurately reflect the needs of each role
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for hard-to-fill or niche positions within the zoo and aquarium industry.
• Utilize advanced Boolean search techniques to identify and engage passive candidates across ATS databases, LinkedIn, professional associations, and other creative platforms.
• Proactively build and maintain talent pools of qualified candidates for future hiring needs, with a focus on hard-to-fill and specialized positions.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
• Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidates' qualifications and cultural fit.

• Schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth process for both parties
• Prepare interview materials and provide guidance to hiring managers on best practices
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Provide timely updates and feedback to candidates and maintain a positive candidate experience
• Assist in the onboarding process, including preparing new hire paperwork, coordinating orientation schedules, and ensuring a seamless transition for new employees
• Collaborate with HR Generalist to ensure all necessary documentation is completed and filed
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities, including candidate pipelines, interview feedback, and hiring outcomes
• Provide regular reports on recruitment metrics to HR management
• Support initiatives to enhance the aquarium's employer brand, including participation in job fairs, networking events, and online campaigns
• Promote the aquarium's mission and values to attract candidates aligned with the organization's goals

Physical Demands of the Job:  

• This position will be primarily in an office environment
• Periodic evening and weekend work is expected
• Some travel may be required for job fairs or recruitment events
• Flexible work hours may be needed to accommodate interview schedules
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

 The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or military status.   The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process.  Should you require accommodations, please contact [email protected].