Contract Recruiter (Remote)

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Job description

At Panda, we all share a common mission: "Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives." We invest in our people because great people run great operations that will exceed our guests' expectations. Talk to any of our associates and you will experience a culture dedicated to its mission and our five fundamental values- Proactive, Respect/Win-Win, Growth, Great Operations, and Giving.

Panda Restaurant Group includes the original Panda Inn fine dining restaurants, Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food concept served in a fast casual environment, and Hibachi San, our Japanese grill concept. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng.

Panda offers competitive benefits and rewarding opportunities, from entry-level positions to management. We have restaurant positions available nationwide and support center positions in Rosemead, CA. Come join the nation's largest and fastest growing Asian restaurant company.

The Contract Recruiter (fully Remote) position partners with Support Center HR and internal client groups to recruit and staff new and vacant positions within corporate departments. This position proactively seeks and produces high quality candidates compatible with PRG's mission and culture to fill positions on a timely basis. The Contract Recruiter handles the recruiting life cycle from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring successful hiring and retention of associates.

Essential functions:

The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this job's duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required. This is a 9 month project assisgnment.

* Proactively identifies and recruits diverse candidates for open positions, building a strong candidate pipeline by building internal relationships with hiring managers and external relationships through participation in HR and hospitality industry organizations; seeks passive candidates as well as candidates responding to job postings. Uses internet, networking, college recruiting, and job fairs to source candidates.
* Conducts phone screens, interviews candidates, and schedules interviews with PRG management; facilitates next steps with candidates and managers.
* Administers background checks and reference checking for selected candidates, creates offer letters, and extends offer packages, including negotiation around compensation and job terms and conditions.
* Works with managers to ensure understanding and commitment to the company's mission, values, and culture.
* Bachelor's degree required; business and/or hospitality majors preferred.
* Minimum three years of experience in corporate recruiting with a retail or hospitality company, including lead generation, creative sourcing, and cold calling experience.

Panda Restaurant Group's culture is strongly guided by our Mission and Values, highlighted on the Panda websites. We recommend all interested candidates become familiar with our Mission and Values, as well as the principals of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.