Talent Acquisition Partner

The Talent Acquisition Partner role at Zaxbys Franchising LLC is a hybrid position with in-office presence three days per week, focused on building and executing recruiting strategies to attract top talent for store-level staffing. The role collaborates with operations leaders, restaurant management, and corporate stakeholders to support growth, culture, and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Regional, District, and General Managers to capture hiring needs and priorities.
• Design and run recruiting campaigns to fill open roles promptly.
• Lead a team of recruiters to efficiently manage requisitions and drive outcomes.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitive hiring practices, and workforce availability.
• Coach hiring managers on staffing processes, interviewing techniques, selection decisions, and compliant hiring practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and report recruiting metrics such as overall staffing, source effectiveness, cost per hire, and turnover.
• Lead recruiting efforts for new restaurant openings, job fairs, and large-scale hiring initiatives.
• Oversee and promote the company’s employee referral program.
• Strengthen employer brand through social media, community partnerships, and local store advertising.
• Perform all other duties necessary to ensure properly staffed company-owned locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; SHRM or PHR certification is a plus.
• 3 to 4 years of leadership experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid disability, critical illness coverage, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 50 percent meal discount at company-owned locations.
• Parental leave and child care assistance.
• Education assistance program.
• Paid time off plus nine company holidays and two floating holidays.

Definition

The Talent Acquisition Partner supports store-level staffing by developing and executing recruiting strategies to attract, engage, and hire top talent. This role works closely with operations leaders, restaurant management, and corporate stakeholders to meet staffing needs efficiently while reinforcing the company’s growth, culture, and employee experience.

Key Competencies

• Proven business acumen
• Servant leadership
• Strong work ethic with a hands-on approach and high attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, planning, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Self-motivated leader capable of achieving goals
• Ability to coach and develop others
• Ability to build rapport with team and community partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications

Pay Range

USD 70,000 - 85,000 per year