**What you'll bring to the team** As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll drive high-volume hiring for a variety of hourly, seasonal, and entry-level roles. Partnering with hiring managers and HR, you’ll craft creative strategies to attract top talent and keep our teams fully staffed to deliver awesome guest experiences year-round. This is your chance to make a big impact in a fast-paced, fun, and dynamic environment! **Scope & Responsibilities:** + Partner with the organization to fully understand the staffing needs for high-volume roles across various areas of the park (e.g., attractions, food and beverage, retail, guest experience, etc.). + Proactively forecast hiring needs and develop scalable recruitment strategies to meet fluctuating seasonal demand. + Lead the creation and execution of targeted sourcing strategies using a mix of job boards, social media platforms, job fairs, community outreach, and partnerships with local organizations to build a robust pipeline of hourly and seasonal candidates. + Screen, interview, and assess a high volume of candidates in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the best candidates are matched with the appropriate roles. + Conduct group interviews, virtual assessments, and text/video campaigns to engage and attract top talent in a highly competitive market. + Maintain regular communication with candidates to ensure a positive experience, addressing any questions or concerns throughout the process. + Use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment tools to track candidate progress and maintain up-to-date records. + Develop and maintain a talent pool of candidates for ongoing and future hiring needs, ensuring continuous candidate engagement and relationship-building. + Collaborate with HR teams to ensure a seamless onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they are fully prepared to begin their roles on time. + Monitor recruitment metrics, adjust strategies as necessary, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in meeting hiring targets. + Collaborate with other team members to identify and implement process improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing time-to-hire. **Qualifications & Experience** **About you:** + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. + 3+ years of experience in high-volume recruitment, with proven ability to source talent from various channels. + Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle, particularly for hourly and seasonal roles. + Proven ability to manage large candidate pipelines while maintaining a high level of candidate engagement. + Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and job boards such as Indeed, LinkedIn, or local community job platforms. + Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate candidates through various channels, including phone, email, and text. + Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. + Ability to work collaboratively across teams, demonstrating flexibility and a solution-oriented approach. + A strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, ensuring all roles are filled in a timely manner to support operations. + A passion for recruitment, talent development, and fostering a positive candidate experience. **Benefits** At Merlin Entertainments, we offer fantastic benefits: + Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more!) + 401(k) retirement plan with corporate match. + Annual paid time off. + 30% off at Merlin retail stores and other discounts. + Complimentary tickets to all Merlin attractions worldwide for you and your friends and family! + Career progression and skills development opportunities across the country and globally. **Pay Range** From USD $50,000.00/Yr. Submit a Referral (https://careers-na-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/9627/talent-acquisition-specialist---orlando-hub/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834381883) At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry. **Location (Country-State-City)** _US-FL-Orlando_ **Job ID** _2025-9627_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Offer/Contract Type** _At Will (US Only)_ **Location Name** _Orlando Hub Office_