Director, Talent Acquisition

Topgolf Payroll Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Job summary

Topgolf Entertainment Group in Dallas is seeking a data-driven senior leader to own all Talent Acquisition functions in a fast-growing environment. You will lead recruiters, design strategy, and partner with executives to build a diverse, high-performing workforce.

The role requires 10+ years in TA, 5+ leading teams, and experience in hospitality or retail. You will implement best practices, manage the full lifecycle, and advance employer branding while travel is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in Talent Acquisition with recruiting know-how.
• 5+ years leading a full-cycle recruiting team in a global, high-growth org.
• Experience in multi-unit hospitality or retail brand.
• Proven ability delivering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging initiatives.
• Strong employer branding and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high performing Talent Acquisition team with clear goals.
• Build partnerships with hiring managers and executives to forecast talent needs.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive TA strategy aligned with company goals.
• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to selection.
• Maintain relationships with external agencies, boards, universities, and sources.
• Lead process improvements to meet evolving organizational needs.
• Enhance and articulate Topgolf’s employment brand across the market.
• Educate leadership on best practices and drive a culture of talent investment.

Skills

Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Recruiting Strategy

Diversity & Inclusion

Vendor/Agency Management

Employer Branding

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Tools

Workday

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the talent acquisition function within our organization. As a highly data driven leader of talented recruiters, they will develop and implement strategic recruitment initiatives to attract, assess, and hire top talent, ensuring the organization has a diverse and high-performing workforce. The ideal candidate should be able to work in a fast paced, growth environment and have a deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Must be able to be in the Dallas Office 4 days a week

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high performing Talent Acquisition team providing guidance, training, and performance feedback by installing clear and meaningful productivity, goals, and efficiencies
• Develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with hiring managers and senior leaders and executives to understand current and future talent needs and advise on best practices, key hiring decisions and workforce planning against the brand’s vision and long-term strategy
• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives to be a best-in-class employer
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, universities, and other talent sources to ensure a pipeline of qualified, diverse candidates
• Lead process improvement initiatives to meet the changing needs of the organization and to remove obstacles throughout the recruitment process
• Enhance and foster Topgolf’s employment brand articulating a value proposition that resonates across the talent marketplace
• Educate leadership and the broader organization on best in class recruiting practices, building a culture of mutual investment and focus on talent acquisition

Requirements

• 10 + years Progressive experience in Talent Acquisition that includes extensive knowledge of recruiting processes, strategy, and implementation
• 5 + years Proven ability to lead a full cycle recruiting team preferably in a global, high growth and agile organization
• Experience in multi unit hospitality or retail brand
• Demonstrated experience delivering impactful Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging initiatives
• Measurable evidence of proactively building a strong employer brand
• Cloud based ATS system implementation experience preferred (Workday, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience using data and analytics to measure outcomes, gain insights, and make informed decision sharing this data with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and communicate complex issues and concepts enterprise-wide, from the executive team to individual contributors.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills.
• Ability to be agile, resilient, and tenacious in challenging situations and in an ever-changing environment.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• 5% Travel Requirements

BENEFITS

Free Play & 1/2 price food! Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform - and that’s just for starters for those who qualify. View team member benefits here.

ADA

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

EEO Statement

Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve. Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee.

Our Promises to our Team Members

• A PLAYFUL ENVIRONMENT where you can make new friends
• A SAFE PLACE where you can BE YOUR FULL SELF every day
• CLEAR DIRECTION and tools to do your job
• AN opportunity TO LEARN & GROW
• To LISTEN & ACT when you speak up
• We will NEVER STOP IMPROVING

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