Recruiting & Retention Manager

Hiring & Retention Manager The Salema Group – Dunkin’Hampton, NH | Seacoast NH & Southern Maine Compensation: $54,000–$65,000 annually, inclusive of performance-based bonuses

Are you passionate about finding great people—and creating an environment where they want to stay and grow?

The Salema Group is looking for an energetic, relationship-driven Hiring & Retention Manager to lead recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention efforts across our 28 Dunkin’ restaurants.

This isn't just a recruiting position. You'll have the opportunity to impact the entire employee experience—from someone's first interaction with our company through onboarding, development, recognition, and career advancement.

What You’ll DoRecruit Great People Lead full-cycle recruiting for restaurant positions

Develop creative strategies to attract candidates across multiple markets

Manage job postings, applicant flow, screening, interviews, and hiring coordination

Partner with District and Restaurant Managers to understand current and future staffing needs

Build relationships with schools, colleges, workforce agencies, community organizations, and other recruiting partners

Represent The Salema Group at career fairs and hiring events

Help strengthen our employer brand through recruiting campaigns, social media, and community outreach

Create a Great First 90 Days Coordinate a consistent and welcoming onboarding experience

Partner with Restaurant Managers and our Training Manager on start dates, orientation, and training

Follow up with new employees throughout their first 90 days Continuously look for ways to improve early employee engagement and retention

Keep Great People Develop employee engagement and retention initiatives

Conduct stay interviews and employee listening sessions

Analyze turnover trends and identify opportunities to improve retention

Develop recognition and appreciation programs

Support programs such as our quarterly SPARK Awards Celebrate employee milestones, promotions, certifications, and achievements

Develop Our Future Leaders Help create career pathways and internal promotion opportunities

Support leadership development and succession planning

Help identify and develop future leaders throughout the organization

Use Data to Drive Improvement Track recruiting, staffing, onboarding, turnover, and retention metrics

Evaluate recruiting sources and hiring effectiveness

Identify trends and recommend improvements

Help us continually improve our recruiting systems and overall employee experience

What We’re Looking For You may be a great fit if you:

Are outgoing and enjoy building relationships

Are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Communicate professionally and follow through

Are comfortable interviewing and evaluating candidates

Enjoy using data to identify trends and solve problems

Are comfortable with technology, including Microsoft Office and applicant tracking or HR systems

Have a valid driver's license and are comfortable regularly visiting restaurant locations throughout Seacoast New Hampshire and Southern Maine Experience recruiting for hourly or multi-unit operations is preferred, but we're equally interested in finding someone with the right combination of energy, organization, relationship-building skills, and passion for developing people.

Schedule & Work Environment This is a unique mix of office, remote, and field-based work. You'll spend time at our home office as well as visiting our restaurants and connecting directly with our teams.

Approximately 3–4 hours on Saturdays are required to accommodate student interviews. Saturday hours can be offset by working a shorter day during the week.

Compensation & Benefits $54,000–$65,000 annual total compensation, inclusive of performance-based…