Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Since its inception, The Parking Spot has made superior airport parking experiences easy and affordable by focusing on hospitality. Now with more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has cemented itself as the leading near-airport Parking Company with 40+ locations at 28 airports, over 2,000 employees nationwide and 2 incredibly strong brands – The Parking Spot and Park ‘N Fly by The Parking Spot.

What makes working at The Parking Spot so special? We have created a culture of support, fun, and camaraderie that allows us to be the most innovative company in the parking industry. As a nationwide business with a small business feel, there are endless opportunities within The Parking Spot to grow your career. Come join us and see how we leverage people and technology to deliver a superior product, outshine our competition, and find creative and innovative solutions to everyday problems. 

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

What we offer:

• Participation in and financial benefit from our shared employee ownership program
• Hybrid work experience in downtown Chicago
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Ability to gain exposure to all areas of the business
• Great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental and a 401k plan
• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Team oriented, fun and friendly work environment
• Immediate opportunity to make a large impact

Position Summary:           

The Parking Spot is now hiring for a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team to manage the full life cycle recruiting for all employees at the Chicago Corporate office and across 48 Field locations nationwide. Responsibilities will include sourcing candidates through various channels and planning interview and selection procedures. This position will be responsible for developing long-term recruiting strategies, including prioritizing diversity recruitment efforts, in order to develop a strong talent pipeline for The Parking Spot’s current and future hiring needs.

The ideal candidate must be able to continuously manage multiple requisitions simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of hiring and adherence to The Parking Spot’s standards while demonstrating strong organizational ability, task prioritization, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers at the Corporate office and across 48 locations to facilitate the full cycle of recruitment for all Corporate and Field Management positions across the portfolio
• Source potential candidates through online channels, including social media platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Create TV monitor advertisements and internal SharePoint announcements to advertise promotion and referral opportunities with all employees nation-wide
• Maintain candidate pools to build a pipeline for future prospective job openings
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews
• Manage the activity of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Facilitate the design of job descriptions and interview questions to reflect each position’s requirements
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events
• Coordinate the scheduling of interviews for qualified candidates and advise managers on all relevant recruitment and interviewing processes and policies
• Develop, extend and negotiate employment offers that align the input of business leaders and hiring managers
• Finalize all candidate background screens and pre-employment testing
• Support hiring managers in the interviewing, orientation, and preboarding of new employees
• Support hiring for front-line employees in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team
• Serve as a brand ambassador in all communications and connections with both internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• 4-5 years of previous talent acquisition experience
• Excellent understanding of full cycle recruitment including various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per month for job fairs, acquisitions, and other company-related events
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Familiarity working in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exemplifies a sense of urgency, strong organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Comfortable collaborating with and serving as liaison to employees at all levels within the organization
• Showing genuine care and consideration to create a positive experience for candidates, build trust, and help guide them toward roles that are a great fit, all while supporting the organization’s hiring goals

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Any disclosed pay range is based on a consideration of neutral factors and criteria such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, seniority, etc. The Parking Spot reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant a salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.

At The Parking Spot, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate and seek it.  We believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable company is one where all employees, partners, and customers are welcome, supported, and valued. As a company in the travel industry, we witness the power of bringing individuals from different backgrounds and communities together. We treat all others with dignity and respect and stand firmly against racism and discrimination in any form. We intentionally develop diverse teams and relationships to ensure all voices are heard and to foster equal opportunity for all. We are committed to listening, learning, and growing because we know that our work is never done.