Recruitment & Training Specialist – Hospitality Industry, Houston

The Aspenwood Company is seeking a dynamic and detail oriented Recruitment & Training Specialist to support both our talent acquisition efforts and our on-boarding/training experience across communities. This role blends hands on recruitment with field based evaluation of new hire orientation processes, ensuring that every new team member receives a consistent, high quality introduction to our organization.

This position offers a varied schedule that may shift between college or onsite recruitment events, reviewing onboarding and training plans, and visiting communities to assess and enhance new hire orientation practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
• Source and attract candidates through multiple channels, including social media, job boards, professional networks, and campus recruitment.
• Conduct resume screening, phone interviews, and inperson interviews for nonexempt and exempt roles.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain and optimize the Applicant Tracking System to support accurate data and efficient workflows.
• Prepare weekly recruitment activity reports and track key hiring metrics.
• Provide training and guidance to leaders on recruiting practices, onboarding expectations, and orientation standards.
• Review onboarding and training plans to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with company culture.
• Visit communities to observe new hire orientation processes, identify gaps, and make recommendations to enhance the overall experience.
• Support the development and implementation of recruiting and onboarding best practices.
• Manage internal transfer processes, including screening, interview coordination, and transfer documentation.
• Develop and deliver written offers for management level positions.
• Monitor compensation trends that may impact offer acceptance and communicate patterns to HR leadership.
• Maintain professional memberships and affiliations relevant to recruitment and training.
• Positively contribute to the culture, energy, and growth of the company.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in recruiting, onboarding, or HR is preferred.
• Previous hospitality, hotel or restaurant experience preferred. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with flexibility to shift between recruitment and training responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency with recruitment software and applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.

EOE/M/F/D/V