Director, Talent Acquisition — Las Vegas Growth & Strategy

Athletics; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Athletics in Las Vegas is seeking a Director, Talent Acquisition to lead the development and execution of recruiting strategies across senior leadership, specialized, and high-priority roles in alignment with our business objectives. You will partner with leadership and stakeholders to set hiring priorities and build high-performing talent pipelines.

You will oversee full-cycle recruitment, establish recruiting standards, drive operational excellence, and strengthen the candidate experience

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience leading complex searches across multiple business functions and levels.
• 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.
• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to establish hiring priorities and lead full-cycle recruitment for senior leadership, specialized, and high-priority roles.
• Establish recruiting processes, standards, and performance expectations that promote efficiency and a high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Provide strategic oversight of the internship program, partnering with leadership, hiring managers, and the broader People Operations team.
• Collaborate with functional teams to prepare for ballpark and high-volume hiring in Las Vegas opening.
• Advise senior leaders 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 satisfaction.
• Oversee recruiting systems, workflows, resources, and documentation to support consistent hiring practices.
• Lead intake discussions to align stakeholders on position requirements and timelines.
• Partner on job architecture, compensation benchmarking, and offer strategy to support equitable hiring outcomes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities and industry organizations to expand pipelines and employer brand.
• Lead sourcing and outreach to attract diverse talent and represent the organization at career fairs.
• Lead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition team members; manage budget and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive stakeholder leadership

ATS & recruiting tech

Sourcing strategies

Team mentoring

Recruiting metrics

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn

Handshake

Job description

The Athletics in Las Vegas is seeking a Director, Talent Acquisition to lead the development and execution of recruiting strategies across senior leadership, specialized, and high-priority roles in alignment with our business objectives. You will partner with leadership and stakeholders to set hiring priorities and build high-performing talent pipelines.

You will oversee full-cycle recruitment, establish recruiting standards, drive operational excellence, and strengthen the candidate experience