Senior Recruiter
Job Description
Role Overview
Are you a hospitality-driven talent acquisition leader who thrives in high-volume environments? Do you move with urgency, build talent pipelines before the need arises, and enjoy the competitive thrill of securing top talent?
Sodexo Live!’s Airport Lounge Segment is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle, high-volume frontline recruitment for our premium airport lounge locations nationwide. This role is instrumental in ensuring our lounges are staffed with exceptional hospitality professionals who deliver elevated guest experiences.
The ideal candidate brings a hospitality or contract dining recruitment background, excels in fast-paced environments, and operates with strong organization, agility, and a solutions-driven mindset. This is a remote role. Candidates should reside near a major airport. Travel (30–50%) is required to support hiring events and on-site recruitment initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end, high-volume recruitment for frontline hourly roles including food & beverage, custodial, and in-unit operations positions
- Develop proactive sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines for both immediate and future staffing needs
- Drive just-in-time hiring initiatives while maintaining forward-looking workforce planning strategies
- Partner closely with hiring managers and operational leaders to understand staffing demands and deliver tailored recruitment solutions
- Source, engage, and nurture both active and passive candidates using innovative sourcing channels
- Lead and attend hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives
- Establish and maintain strong community partnerships to build sustainable, diverse talent pipelines
- Utilize data, market insights, and recruiting metrics to meet and exceed hiring targets
- Deliver a high-touch candidate experience aligned with Sodexo’s premium brand standards
What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring
- Proven experience in high-volume frontline recruitment, preferably within hospitality, food service, airport, or contract dining environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions while maintaining quality and speed
- Strong sourcing capabilities with an established and actively maintained talent network
- Experience with volume Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), including Paradox or similar platforms
- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and lead with urgency in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with hiring managers, business leaders, and candidates
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Bilingual in Spanish- preferred
- Ability to work independently while consistently meeting or exceeding hiring goals
Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years of experience in positions that include recruiting and filling positions