Director, Talent Acquisition — Growth & People Ops Leader

Athletics - Business Operations; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Athletics - Business Operations in Las Vegas is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead recruiting across functions, partnering with senior leaders to build pipelines and hire top talent aligned with business goals.

The role oversees full-cycle recruitment, internship programs, and high-volume hiring for the Las Vegas ballpark opening, while evolving metrics and an employer brand to attract diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience leading complex searches across multiple business functions and levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and advising hiring managers on recruitment strategy.
• Experience managing recruiting metrics, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies; Greenhouse, LinkedIn, and Handshake experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and interview practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring others, and managing direct reports.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational priorities, workforce plans, and business objectives.
• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to establish hiring priorities, define candidate profiles, and lead full-cycle recruitment for senior leadership, specialized, and high-priority roles.
• Establish recruiting processes, standards, and performance expectations that promote efficiency, accountability, and a high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Provide strategic oversight of the A’s internship program, partnering with leadership, hiring managers, and the broader People Operations team to establish recruiting priorities, selection processes, and program objectives.
• Collaborate with the broader Talent Acquisition and People Operations teams to develop and execute strategies for seasonal, ballpark, and high-volume hiring in preparation of the new ballpark opening in Las Vegas.
• Advise senior leaders and hiring managers on recruitment strategy, candidate evaluation, interview design, and equitable selection practices.
• Establish and monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness, offer acceptance rates, and candidate and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Oversee recruiting systems, workflows, resources, and documentation to support consistent hiring practices.
• Lead intake discussions to align stakeholders on position requirements, candidate profiles, interview processes, and timelines.
• Partner with the Senior Director, People Operations on job architecture, compensation benchmarking, and offer strategy to support competitive and equitable hiring outcomes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, professional associations, industry organizations, and community partners to expand talent pipelines and strengthen employer brand visibility.
• Lead sourcing and outreach initiatives to attract diverse, qualified talent and represent the organization at Career Fairs and networking opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition team members, establishing clear expectations and fostering professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the Talent Acquisition budget, monitoring expenses and allocating resources in alignment with recruiting priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder mgmt

Data-driven recruitment

Interview design

Recruiting metrics

Candidate assessment

Communication

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn

Handshake

Job description

Athletics - Business Operations in Las Vegas is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead recruiting across functions, partnering with senior leaders to build pipelines and hire top talent aligned with business goals.

The role oversees full-cycle recruitment, internship programs, and high-volume hiring for the Las Vegas ballpark opening, while evolving metrics and an employer brand to attract diverse candidates.