Who is CADY?
CADY exists to inspire and unleash human potential. Started in 1999, we have become the fastest growing photography company in the U.S., with an average 20% growth each year. Through photography, classroom solutions, school branding, and more, we deliver an experience unlike anything in our industry. We are an innovative company competing to outdo ourselves, year after year. As the nation’s premier school photography company, we engage with students, schools, and our team members to make them feel accepted and empowered. CADY’s mission is to go beyond a portrait and to provide a premier experience for the extraordinary- because each of our guests, school partners, and team members are utterly extraordinary.
Who are you?
You are an ambitious, detail oriented person who finds joy in making meaningful connections with people. You have a true passion for creating memorable experiences for people. You see beyond the surface of interactions and recognize that every person has a story and the idea of being a part of that is exciting! You enjoy working hard and celebrating hard. You love the opportunity to exceed expectations- and be rewarded for your contribution to the company!
Job Summary
The Studio Operations Specialist – Recruiting plays a key role in supporting high-volume seasonal hiring for CADY’s hourly roles. This position is highly focused on candidate engagement, onsite interviewing, selection, and hiring execution in a fast-paced environment.
This role partners closely with hiring managers to identify and select quality candidates, coordinate and conduct interviews, facilitate onsite hiring activities, and move candidates efficiently through the selection process. This Seasonal will help ensure studios are staffed on time with engaged, qualified seasonal talent while delivering a positive and professional candidate experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage high-volume recruiting for hourly seasonal roles across assigned markets
- Review applications and conduct interviews.
- Maintain and monitor applicant flow within the ATS to ensure timely movement through each stage
- Schedule interviews and support hiring managers throughout the recruiting process
- Communicate consistently with candidates to deliver a positive candidate experience
- Support hiring events and other seasonal recruiting initiatives as needed
Job Requirements
(Qualifications, Skills, & Education)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must pass a satisfactory background check
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills; can interact effectively across multiple levels (i.e. candidates, hiring managers, executives, and external partners)
- Able to learn and leverage the CADY employer value proposition in filling key roles
- Outstanding follow-through, self-directed and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinker, and proven ability to create simple, sustainable, and organized workflows and processes
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and with several business units
- Ability to operate effectively and efficiently in both a team environment and as a proactive individual contributor
- Professional maturity, open to feedback and willing to learn; flexibility with tasks assigned
- Onsite Role - Studio Location
Experience
- Experience in retail, seasonal, and/or high volume staffing
- Experience conducting candidate screenings and interviews, preferably in an onsite environment.
- Experience partnering with hiring managers to evaluate candidates and make hiring selections.
- Use of applicant tracking systems - Paycom preferred
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment regularly.
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach within an office environment.
- Ability to lift and move items up to 15 lbs., such as files, office supplies, or equipment.
- Comfortable working in a standard indoor office setting with moderate noise levels.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through virtual meeting platforms.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must pass a satisfactory background check
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills across candidates, hiring managers, executives, and external partners
- Ability to learn and use the CADY employer value proposition in recruiting
- Strong follow-through, self-direction, motivation, and sense of urgency
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to create organized workflows
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment across multiple business units
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team
- Professional maturity, openness to feedback, flexibility, and willingness to learn
- Ability to work onsite at a studio location
- Experience in retail, seasonal, or high-volume staffing
- Experience conducting candidate screenings and interviews
- Onsite interviewing experience
- Experience partnering with hiring managers to evaluate candidates and make hiring selections
- Experience using applicant tracking systems
- Paycom experience
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds
What We Do
Here at CADY, we uplift students with state-of-the-art photography. From our humble beginnings as a family-owned business, to the premier photography experience in the southeast, we have set a new standard for “Picture Day.” We don’t do dull snapshots in front of a backdrop. Instead, we encourage students to live out loud and be passionate about what makes them unique. To make this happen, we have upped the game with magazine-style photoshoots.
