OC Sports & Entertainment · 11 hours ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
OC Sports & Entertainment is dedicated to creating and developing the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County. The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner serves as a strategic recruiting partner, leading full-cycle recruiting for complex and high-impact roles while providing market insight and hiring recommendations to support workforce planning.
Digital EntertainmentEventsMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruiting delivery for complex, senior-level, and high-impact roles within established talent acquisition strategies
Partner with leaders to provide market insight, hiring recommendations, and talent availability data to support workforce planning and hiring priorities
Lead intake discussions focused on role impact, capabilities required, and long-term organizational needs
Design and execute proactive sourcing and pipeline strategies aligned to anticipated hiring needs and near- to mid-term business priorities
Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive dynamics to guide decision-making
Partner with Talent Acquisition leadership on complex searches, offer negotiations, and candidate experience challenges
Ensure consistent, compliant, and high-quality hiring practices across assigned areas
Influence hiring outcomes through data, assessment quality, and inclusive hiring practices
Partner with HR, Legal, and other core leaders to mitigate employment and labor law risk
Shares recruiting expertise and best practices with peers and may provide ad hoc mentoring or onboarding support
Evaluate and recommend improvements to processes, tools, and hiring programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
6–8+ years progressive recruiting experience, including demonstrated success in complex or senior-level hiring
Advanced recruiting expertise across corporate, operational, and specialized roles
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
Strong communication and influencing capability
Deep knowledge of employment and labor laws and compliance requirements
Advanced sourcing, assessment, and closing skills
Data-driven decision-making and analytical capability
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder partnership skills
High level of judgment, discretion, and integrity
Proficiency with ATS and HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)
Proven ability to translate business needs into effective talent strategies
Ability to influence hiring outcomes and partner effectively across teams without direct authority
Company
OC Sports & Entertainment
OC Sports & Entertainment is dedicated to building world class sports and entertainment experiences through groundbreaking technology and a dedication to community.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Orange County Business Journal
2025-11-24
Sports Business Journal
2025-09-27
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