Title: Hiring Manager
Location: South Bend, IN 46628
Pay: $17 - $19
About Us: Gameday Your Way is a premier events company specializing in top-tier hospitality and event services. From major sporting events to large corporate gatherings, we pride ourselves on delivering seamless experiences that embody our core values of authenticity, customer focus, and enthusiasm. We are the one-stop shop for all event needs — including tailgating equipment, catering, transportation, accommodations, and hospitality management.
Position Overview: We are seeking a Hiring Manager to join our team and play a vital role in staffing our events nationwide. This individual will be responsible for sourcing and attracting top talent, managing our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), conducting first-round interviews, and ensuring all new hires are properly onboarded into our payroll and scheduling systems.
The Hiring Manager will work closely with the HR Department Lead and Event Staffing Manager to ensure we hire the right people for the right roles at the right time. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment and enjoys building great teams that make every event a success.
Key Responsibilities
- Job Postings & Sourcing: Create and post job descriptions across ATS systems and hiring platforms, including Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Homebase, and Monster.com.
- Interviewing: Conduct first-round interviews to evaluate candidate fit and alignment with company values.
- Candidate Management: Manage and move applicants through the HR hiring pipeline in Active Campaign. Ensure timely and professional communication with all candidates throughout the process.
- Send offer letters and initiate onboarding in Homebase (payroll and scheduling system).
- Ensure all new hires complete forms, verify their I-9s, and sign the Gameday Your Way Employee Handbook.
- Confirm employees add their availability in Homebase for scheduling purposes.
- Compliance & Background Checks: Conduct background screenings as needed and maintain accurate employee documentation.
- Collaboration: Work closely with HR and Event Staffing teams to anticipate staffing needs for upcoming events.
- Meetings & Events: Attend weekly department meetings and participate in job fairs or hiring events as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in high-volume or event-based environments.
- Familiarity with ATS systems and job platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, Homebase, ZipRecruiter, etc.).
- Strong interviewing, communication, and candidate evaluation skills.
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
Our Core Values
Authentic: Our experiences are authentic, not generic. Our people are genuine and honest — no pretenses, no over-promising.
Customer Focused: We put the customer experience above all else. We walk in our customers’ shoes and make empathetic, experience-driven decisions.
Fun and Enthusiastic: We believe work should be fun! We approach challenges with positivity, teamwork, and a sense of celebration.
Growth Minded: We are constantly seeking ways to improve, innovate, and add value. We never settle for “good enough.”
Kind and Caring: We care deeply about our customers, employees, vendors, and partners — and want every interaction to leave a positive impact.
Unstoppable: We never give up. Our mindset is always, “How do we get this done?” not “Can this be done?”
Join us at Gameday Your Way and be a part of an exciting team dedicated to creating unforgettable events!
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Bend, IN 46628
