Talent Acquisition & HR Operation Associate

JOB TITLE: Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Associate

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $18 per hour USD

BEING PART OF THE TEAM

Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, who work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community. In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it?

OUR STORY

THE CHICAGO CUBS FRANCHISE The Chicago Cubs franchise, a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League since 1876, has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports. Known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard and famous Marquee, iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916 and is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. In 2009, the Ricketts family assumed ownership of the Chicago Cubs and established three main goals for the organization: Win the World Series, Preserve and Improve Wrigley Field, and Be a Good Neighbor.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

The Talent Acquisition & Operations Assistant at the Chicago Cubs will support the execution of the talent acquisition strategy across various client groups and play a critical role in the organization’s commitment to attracting, sourcing, and identifying top talent.  This position will assist in proactively further establishing relationships and identifying unique avenues to source and recruit talent to fill a variety of full-time, part-time, and seasonal job opportunities.  In addition to aiding HR Operations in a variety of transactional tasks during high-volume seasonal times.

*Local Candidates Only to be Considered*

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Assist with the talent acquisition process across the portfolio of Rickett’s family-owned entities. Including but not limited to: posting jobs, reviewing resumes, attending remote & in-person hiring events, screening, interviewing and evaluating candidates, conducting reference checks, and coordinating mandatory background checks and pre-employment screenings

• Assist with the coordination and logistics of on-site & virtual interviews along with large scale staffing events for part-time & seasonal hiring initiatives  

• Maintain an awareness of HR best practices specifically within sourcing relationships & networking to recommend creative talent sourcing avenues

• Appropriately respond to unsolicited resume and potential employment inquiries, conduct informational interviews and maintain prospect credentials for future department use

• Support new associates through involvement with virtual & in-person pre-boarding, onboarding, orientation, and completing appropriate documentation

• Execute general HR administrative tasks and maintenance functions for the HR department. Including but not limited to: file/document creation and maintenance, job description maintenance, employment verifications, HRIS data entry & on-demand special project support

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Associate degree in human resources, or a related function; or 2 years of equivalent Talent Acquisition experience

• Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products

• Demonstrated communication, prioritization and time management skills

• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

• Demonstrated ability to interact at all levels of the company and with external parties in a professional manner maintaining effective communication thru all communication avenues: written, spoken and in-person

• Demonstrated ability to execute work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Ability to work non-traditional hours

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Demonstrated experience with WorkDay

• Prior experience in a high-volume staffing environment

* This job posting includes the anticipated compensation, which reflects the hourly rate or salary range the Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are considering for this role in the specified location(s) as of the posting date. Where anticipated compensation is a salary range, the actual base salary offered within that range will be reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience.

The Chicago Cubs and its affiliates embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents all communities. We hold ourselves accountable to include new and different voices in our organization. Everyone is welcome here, and we celebrate what makes each of us unique.