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Recruiter, Recruiter ​/ Talent Acquisition

Job in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60087, USA
Listing for: American Place
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist / Talent Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 82500 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 82500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

What is Expected of You

  • Own the full‑cycle recruitment process from requisition intake through onboarding for assigned departments.
  • Independently manage a high‑volume requisition workload while maintaining quality, speed, and an exceptional candidate experience.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, establish recruiting strategies, and provide market insights and hiring recommendations.
  • Proactively source passive and active candidates through networking, referrals, social media, job boards, community partnerships, and direct outreach (headhunting).
  • Conduct candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection while assessing both technical qualifications and cultural fit.
  • Lead offer negotiations, present compensation packages, and successfully close candidates.
  • Confidently challenge and influence hiring managers when necessary to ensure sound hiring decisions, realistic expectations, and compliance with company hiring standards.
  • Coordinate and execute hiring events, open interviews, career fairs, community outreach events, and large‑scale hiring initiatives.
  • Support mass hiring efforts for new business initiatives, and operational growth.
  • Partner closely with HR and department leaders to ensure a smooth onboarding and pre‑employment process for all new hires.
  • Create and maintain compelling job postings on recruitment platform.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with workforce agencies, hospitality organizations, colleges, trade schools, military organizations, and community partners to build diverse talent pipelines.
  • Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation manually.
  • Monitor recruiting metrics including source effectiveness, candidate pipeline activity, and hiring trends.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of candidate and team member information.
  • Support employer branding initiatives and represent American Place Casino as an employer of choice.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of Human Resources and property operations.
Experience You Will Need
  • High School Diploma or GED required;
    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
  • 4–5 years of full‑cycle recruiting experience in hospitality, gaming, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, distribution, or another high‑volume recruiting environment.
  • Demonstrated success managing an independent recruitment desk with multiple concurrent requisitions.
  • Experience supporting high‑volume recruiting, hiring events, and mass onboarding initiatives.
  • Hospitality, casino, hotel, resort, or food & beverage recruiting experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience sourcing passive candidates through networking, Linked In, Boolean searches, referrals, and direct recruiting methods.
  • Strong offer negotiation and candidate closing skills.
  • Proven ability to build credibility with business leaders and confidently influence hiring decisions.
  • Experience partnering with leaders at all organizational levels, including difficult hiring managers.
  • Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
  • Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities and staffing demands.
  • Bilingual skills are highly preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.).
  • Familiarity with HRIS and or ATS platforms (UKG preferred).
Physical Requirements
  • Constantly handle, wrist motion, sit, hear, and eye/hand coordination.
  • Frequently speak, read, write, stand, walk, bend, and stoop.
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Able to obtain/maintain necessary licenses and/or certifications as required by local gaming regulations.
Job Titles Similar to This Role
  • Talent Acquisition Partner
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Hospitality Recruiter
  • Talent Acquisition Consultant
Benefits
  • 401K:
    Matches 50% of your contribution, up to 4% of eligible contribution.
  • Educational Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
Salary Range

$50,000‑$82,500

Company Statement on EOAA

American Place Casino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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