Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Spanish Springs Lanes; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead strategic, full-cycle recruitment for corporate, sales, and field management roles.

You'll partner with senior leadership to develop tailored hiring strategies, drive proactive sourcing, and deliver top-tier talent using iCIMS ATS, CXM, and LinkedIn Recruiter. This role demands an engaging communicator and a strategic, data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle recruitment.
• Advanced experience with iCIMS ATS and CXM, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Expertise in sourcing, candidate engagement, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and organizational skills; able to operate independently and manage high-volume recruiting initiatives.
• Preferred: experience hiring across Sales, IT, Construction, Finance, Marketing, Legal, HR, and Hospitality Management.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior leadership to scope, prioritize, and align hiring needs with organizational goals; lead intake sessions and advise on candidate profiles, compensation, and market competitiveness
• Manage the complete recruitment process for entry- and mid-level roles across Corporate, Sales, and Field Management
• Source and engage high-caliber, passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Lead structured interview processes, including panel coordination and stakeholder debriefs
• Manage requisitions, talent pipelines, and candidate communication using iCIMS ATS and CXM
• Provide white-glove service to stakeholders and candidates; coach hiring teams on inclusive, effective interview and assessment practices
• Track hiring metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline quality, diversity benchmarks) and maintain accurate documentation and data integrity in iCIMS and Excel
• Identify opportunities to streamline recruitment processes and contribute to employer branding, talent mapping, and succession planning

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

High-volume recruiting

Interview coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

iCIMS ATS

CXM

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

Overview

WHO WE ARE

Creative. Intelligent. Driven. Those are just a few of the qualities embodied by our all-star corporate team.

We're a diverse group of associates representing various ages, interests, backgrounds, and levels of experience. But the one thing we all have in common is an unwavering commitment to excellence - performing our best to bring world-class entertainment to our guests.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Total rock stars. We’re on the hunt for initiators, problem-solvers, and creative "can-do" professionals who are ready to work hard, be bowled, and have fun.

We want honest, ambitious, thoughtful leaders who know that sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely sources. Think that’s you?

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re a billion-dollar company with the soul of a start-up, which means we’re a tight-knit team that moves quickly. Each day brings something new and unexpected- and this is where we thrive. We dream big and so should you. If you’re ready to collaborate, innovate, own your projects, and think outside the lanes, then it’s time for us to talk.

Check Us Out!

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner leads strategic, full-cycle recruitment for corporate positions, recruiting for Corporate, Sales, and Field Management roles. This role partners directly with senior leadership to develop tailored hiring strategies, drive proactive sourcing, and deliver top-tier talent aligned with business objectives. Using iCIMS ATS and CXM and LinkedIn Recruiter, this position shapes the talent pipeline and ensures an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Consult with senior leadership to scope, prioritize, and align hiring needs with organizational goals; lead intake sessions and advise on candidate profiles, compensation, and market competitiveness
• Manage the complete recruitment process for entry- and mid-level roles across Corporate, Sales, and Field Management
• Source and engage high-caliber, passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Lead structured interview processes, including panel coordination and stakeholder debriefs
• Manage requisitions, talent pipelines, and candidate communication using iCIMS ATS and CXM
• Provide white-glove service to stakeholders and candidates; coach hiring teams on inclusive, effective interview and assessment practices
• Track hiring metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline quality, diversity benchmarks) and maintain accurate documentation and data integrity in iCIMS and Excel
• Identify opportunities to streamline recruitment processes and contribute to employer branding, talent mapping, and succession planning

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle recruitment
• Advanced experience with iCIMS ATS and CXM, and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Expertise in sourcing, candidate engagement, and stakeholder relationship management
• Exceptional communication, influence, and organizational skills; able to operate independently and manage high-volume recruiting initiatives
• Preferred: experience hiring across departments such as Sales, IT, Construction, Finance, Marketing, Legal, and HR, and Hospitality Management

Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 per year + bonus

• Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits