PEOPLE & TALENT COORDINATOR

People & Talent Coordinator - Washington DC

Salary : $63000 - $65000

Occasions Caterers is a full service catering firm located in Washington DC, known for its flawless execution of elegant events. Since 1986, Occasions has built its premier reputation through custom menus, creative dcor, expert planning, and gracious service.

Come join our team of inspired professionals and be a part of the unmatched scope of knowledge, resources, and relationships to produce events that exceed our clients' expectations and delight in every way.

Job Summary

This is a superb opportunity for a Hospitality professional to take your career to new heights. We are seeking an engaged, communicative, passionate "people-person" to join our team as People & Talent Recruitment Coordinator. This role provides a tremendous opportunity to gain hands on experience and familiarity with NEW evolved leading People Systems, programs, project management, and people strategy. The Talent Support Coordinator will provide critical pre and post hire administrative & operational support - serving as the first point of contact for all employees seeking opportunities with Occasions Catering (Restaurant Associates). You're truly the face of our dynamic team, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. A critical support partner to operations leadership, you'll take ownership of hiring, onboarding, training, and administrative support processes in support of the "people process" efforts. Essential function, duties & responsibilities :

• Develop & lead day to day People tactical support, programs, and compliance where necessary - which may include and not inclusive of : People Hub inquiries and maintenance, hourly recruitment & job fairs, new hire welcome meetings, orientation, training programs / guides, Compass HR Service Center inquiries, training such as CHAT, employee engagement survey, and reporting for legal compliance.
• Our People & Talent Coordinator assists with internal & external communication efforts. They respond to inquiries from management, associates, co-workers - directs or handles as needed. Explains HR policies, procedures, practices, and programs. Keeps R / A Corporate People Services Team up-to-date of all pertinent related matters as appropriate. Attends Catering events and assists teams on site as needed. May assist in other duties as needed and required.
• Please note this is an onsite position supporting a 7-day operation, with working weekends as necessitated by business needs.

Requirements : Hospitality background preferred - you've been in a guest facing role and you understand the importance of first impressions! Recruiting / staffing agency experience is a plus but not a must. You're a quick study on HR functions, systems, and "best practices" - demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly and with an eye always on the details! Experience with key HR tools and software, another plus. Must work effectively with diverse individuals in the R / A & Compass organizations, across all levels. You're a clear communicator - you're emotionally intelligent, engaging, energetic, and professional. Ability to retain confidential company data and only communicate to those who need to know. Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical skills, understands how to move projects along for success. You're dedicated to high standards and excellence.

Qualifications :

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.