Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pacers Sports & Entertainment; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the organization’s hiring goals across full-time, part-time, and intern positions. This role will partner with commercial and basketball teams, manage recruiting, onboarding, and retention, and work with the Director of Talent Acquisition to ensure a top-tier hiring experience.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least one year of professional recruiting experience.
• HR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for full-time roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to set recruitment strategy and timelines.
• Post jobs, screen applications, and source candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and extend offers.
• Assist with onboarding and employer branding.
• Support internship and part-time hiring.
• Represent PS&E at events when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-direction

Prioritization

Relationship building

Tech-savviness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

At Pacers Sports & Entertainment PS&E our mission is simple make everyone a fan As the home of the Indiana Pacers Indiana Fever Noblesville Boom Pacers Foundation and Gainbridge Fieldhouse we create unforgettable experiences and elevate our community by bringing the pride and hustle that defines us in everything we do We believe our greatest impact comes from putting people first competing with integrity and striving to do more for our community than they could ever do for us We Push the Pace by embracing innovation uniting around shared goals and hustling with humility at all levels Whether were creating memorable moments for fans or supporting the team behind the team collaboration is always valued every contribution matters and each day is an opportunity to help our organization and community thrive

SUMMARY

PS&E is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the organizations hiring goals across full time part time and intern positions This role will partner with all areas of the company both commercial and basketball when it comes to recruiting onboarding and retaining talent They will work with the DirectorTalent Acquisition to ensure a top tier hiring experience for all employees The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also play a key role in educating and supporting hiring managers with best practices and tools that enable consistent effective and inclusive hiring decisions We are looking for a candidate that has excellent communication skills a high attention to detail and an ability to work under their own self direction Strong prioritization and relationship building skills are key to success in this role We are looking for someone who embraces new and emerging technology and can see projects through to completion

ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage assigned full time requisitions through the full recruiting lifecycle including but not limited toLeading hiring manager intake meetings to set recruitment strategy and timelinesUpdating job descriptions and benchmarking compensation targetsPosting jobs through the ATS and other channels ex external job boardsScreening applications and sourcing additional candidates if neededScheduling and conducting initial phone interviewsProviding candidate recommendations to hiring managersAssisting with scheduling and interview coordination for hiring managers in later stage interviewsInitiating reference check requestsDrafting and extending offers with hiring managersCommunicating candidate feedback in a timely manner and providing a high touch recruiting experienceAttend recruiting events and job fairs as a representative of PS&E when neededAssist DirectorTalent Acquisition with the intern hiring process includingFull cycle recruiting for internship roles spring summer fallSupporting season associate hiring including requisition creation and offer letter preparationInterviewing executive referral candidates and aligning them with appropriate opportunities based on their experience and skillsetManaging onboarding and offboarding processes for interns and season associatesTracking intern hours against departmental budgets and proactively notify managers of overagesAssist department with the development and ongoing evolution of PS&E’s employer brand and employee value proposition including brand guidelines for PS&E Careers the careers site internal and external talent communications and storytelling that highlights the employee experience and life at Pacers Sports & EntertainmentManage assigned onboarding sessions for full time new hires including but not limited toAssisting with the design programming and presentation of PS&E’s New Hire Orientation for full time employees to create a memorable engaging and informative experience ensuring new hires feel welcomed connected and prepared to succeed from day onePartnering with internal stakeholders across the organization to curate meaningful content that reflects PS&E’s culture values and business prioritiesInitiating onboarding in ADP Workforce NowServing as the liaison for all new hires during their onboarding experienceAssisting in any way possible to ensure a positive first day experienceRegularly evaluating and enhancing the onboarding program based on feedback engagement and evolving organizational needsAssist with part time rookie onboarding support as neededAssist with managing recruiting technology partners Crosschq ClearCompany etcParticipate in monthly NBA Talent Acquisition calls to collaborate and remain up to date on TA news within the leagueDeliver top notch customer service and demonstrate core mission Make Everyone a Fan in all interactions with candidates and employees and within partners and outside the companyEnsure all full time and part time employees are accurately hired into ADP Workforce Now upon completion of onboarding requirements to support system integrity and downstream HR processesHandle issues and requests in a positive professional and confidential manner Serve as an ambassador for all HR and company programs to positively impact and reflect our cultureSupport part time and event focused employees and work a flexible schedule that could include some eveningweekend events or meetingsHave detailed understanding of the company handbook and other company policies and programsMaintain confidentialitySupport PSEs team culture by providing inter departmental support when needed This support could include chipping in with projects essential needs or events to ensure the company is successful which may involve working evenings or weekendsIn every position each employee is expected to align with PS&E’s mission and core values along with actively participating in company sponsored community outreach programsOther duties and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION andor EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is required At least one year of professional work experience in recruiting Previous experience in HR andor HR certifications are a plus

COMPUTER SKILLS

Employee should have excellent computer skills including very solid knowledge of MS Office including Excel Windows Word PowerPoint and Teams Experience using ADP Workforce Now or another HRISpayroll software is a plus Experience learning and adapting to new technologies is critical for this position

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read analyze and interpret instructions and reports Ability to write reports and correspondence Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; ability to connect with employees at all levels and interact effectively with internal and external partners effectively both in writing and verbally

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Knowledge to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as analyzing costs figuring statistics interpreting governmental forms developing spreadsheets and tracking data to support compliance and improve processes

REASONAING ABILITY

Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to interpret directions Ability to adapt adjust and problem solve continuously to achieve consistent positive outcomes

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand walk move heavy objects use a computer use a 10 key calculator use a telephone speak hear and write While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate and the noise level in the Fieldhouse game environment is usually loud The stress level may become high during certain times of the year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age gender identity marital status disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law