Job Description

At Naya, we share Middle Eastern flavors that nourish, inspire, and connect us; serving Middle Eastern goodness since 2008. Our mission has always been to provide authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern meals that look great and taste amazing. Consistency is key to our success; we commit to delivering excellent service and quality to our customers in all of our locations, all day.

Reports to: Sr. Director of Human Resources

Location: New York, NY

How You’ll Impact

NAYA is looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner who will lead and support recruitment efforts for restaurant-level roles, while also helping to coordinate hiring for corporate-level positions. This individual will partner closely with restaurant managers and operational leaders to build high-performing teams across all locations. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensure consistent and inclusive hiring practices, and help elevate the candidate and hiring manager experience.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with restaurant leaders to proactively address staffing needs
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly team members and restaurant leadership roles
• Source, screen, interview, and hire talent using HRIS platforms including Harri, job boards, social media, and community outreach
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs across multiple locations
• Coordinate recruitment logistics for corporate roles, including job postings, applicant screening, and interview scheduling
• Support department leaders in hiring decisions and candidate communications.
• Support a smooth and engaging transition from candidate to new hire by coordinating onboarding processes and documentation
• Support orientation sessions to ensure new hires understand NAYA’s mission, culture, and operational standards.
• Partner with HR and Training teams to continuously improve onboarding experiences and early employee engagement.
• Train and support restaurant managers on interviewing best practices, candidate evaluation, and bias mitigation.
• Ensure clear and timely communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate and compliant hiring records; support reporting and analysis of hiring metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, retention, turnover trends).

Who You Are

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong focus on high-growth, restaurant, or hospitality hiring.
• Experience with applicant tracking and onboarding systems; prior use of Harri strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple roles, locations, and priorities with professionalism and efficiency.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing at all levels of the organization.
• Passion for people, team-building, and hospitality excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free meals every day
• Phone reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• More new and exciting benefits on the way!

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