Recruiting & Retention Manager

Hampton, NH | Seacoast NH & Southern Maine

Lead full-cycle recruiting for restaurant positions

Develop creative strategies to attract candidates across multiple markets

Manage job postings, applicant flow, screening, interviews, and hiring coordination

Partner with District and Restaurant Managers to understand current and future staffing needs

Build relationships with schools, colleges, workforce agencies, community organizations, and other recruiting partners

Represent The Salema Group at career fairs and hiring events

Help strengthen our employer brand through recruiting campaigns, social media, and community outreach

Coordinate a consistent and welcoming onboarding experience

Partner with Restaurant Managers and our Training Manager on start dates, orientation, and training

Follow up with new employees throughout their first 90 days

Continuously look for ways to improve early employee engagement and retention

Develop employee engagement and retention initiatives

Conduct stay interviews and employee listening sessions

Analyze turnover trends and identify opportunities to improve retention

Develop recognition and appreciation programs

Support programs such as our quarterly SPARK Awards

Celebrate employee milestones, promotions, certifications, and achievements

Help create career pathways and internal promotion opportunities

Support leadership development and succession planning

Help identify and develop future leaders throughout the organization

Track recruiting, staffing, onboarding, turnover, and retention metrics

Evaluate recruiting sources and hiring effectiveness

Identify trends and recommend improvements

Help us continually improve our recruiting systems and overall employee experience

You may be a great fit if you:

Are outgoing and enjoy building relationships

Are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Communicate professionally and follow through

Are comfortable interviewing and evaluating candidates

Enjoy using data to identify trends and solve problems

Are comfortable with technology, including Microsoft Office and applicant tracking or HR systems

Have a valid driver's license and are comfortable regularly visiting restaurant locations throughout Seacoast New Hampshire and Southern Maine

Experience recruiting for hourly or multi-unit operations is preferred, but we're equally interested in finding someone with the right combination of energy, organization, relationship-building skills, and passion for developing people.

The Salema Group is a family-owned Dunkin’ franchise organization operating 28 restaurants throughout the Seacoast of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. Since 1979, we've been committed to investing in our people and creating opportunities for growth.

Fueling Joy and Quality, One Dunkin’ Run at a Time.

Supportive • Positive • Appreciative • Resilient • Kind

If you're excited about finding great people, creating a better employee experience, and helping employees build careers with a growing organization, we'd love to meet you.

This position is employed by an independent Dunkin’ franchisee. If hired, The Salema Group will be your employer. Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. and its affiliates are not direct employers of franchisee employees.