Recruiting Coordinator

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!
 

The Recruiting Coordinator supports full-cycle recruitment activities, including screening candidates, coordinating candidate communications, and assisting with onboarding new hires. This role also supports the HR Generalist with employee relations tasks, providing exposure to day-to-day HR operations and issue resolution. Responsibilities include processing new hire paperwork, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate employee records. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, and broader HR generalist functions.

What you get to do:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates to ensure a positive interview and onboarding experience
• Conduct applicant placement interviews (in-person, phone call, or virtual)
• Maintain open and consistent communication via text, phone, and email with applicants
• Complete new hire/internal transfer processing appointments, including reviewing new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, background checks, scheduling required training, etc.
• Support HR Generalist Team with employee record maintenance, employee relations, and company policy and compliance, etc.
• Participate in on-site job fairs and hiring events
• Track candidate activity and disposition candidates in the applicant tracking system
• Maintain confidentiality and proper storage of documents.
• Provide coverage at front desk and wardrobe department as needed.
• Assist the HR department in various functions, including but not limited to administrative duties and internal recruitment activities

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business needs, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with a high aptitude for computer software programs
• A passion for customer service and excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi task and work in fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexibility to perform varied duties

What else is important:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout an entire work shift
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bending floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reaching overhead, superficial grasp, and delicate hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Must be willing to comply with all United Parks & Resorts grooming guidelines and employment standards
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, including extreme heat
• Consistently practice safe work habits, including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
• Ability to complete all legal, company, and department training requirements within established timelines

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
   

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.