Manager - Talent Acquisition

What are we building? 

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team with a passion for learning, operating, and developing new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about every customer interaction, experience, behavior, and insight, and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically. 

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hard Rock Digital taps into a brand known the world over as a leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us? 

What’s the position? 

As the Talent Acquisition Manager, reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, you will lead and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners while overseeing global recruitment delivery. 

This is a hands-on leadership role. Alongside managing the team, you may personally recruit for a range of executive positions across technology, product, project management, finance, legal, operations, and other business functions. 

You will partner closely with senior leaders, hiring managers, HR, and other stakeholders to understand hiring needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and deliver an excellent candidate and stakeholder experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruiters (e.g. conducting weekly 1:1 meetings and team meetings to ensure weekly goal alignment, managing to weekly KPIs).

• Partner with key stakeholders to understand staffing needs and workforce planning.

• Optimize recruitment processes and technologies (e.g., ATS, sourcing tools).

• Build and maintain a strong employer brand through social media, networking events, and candidate experience.

• Monitor key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, offer-acceptance rate, source of hire) and generate reports and updates for leadership.

• Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion principles are embedded in recruiting practices.
  Manage relationships with  job boards, sourcing tools, and ATS partners.

• Stay current with labor market trends and regulatory requirements affecting global hiring practices.

 What are we looking for? 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Proven ability to develop and implement effective hiring strategies in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in using ATS platforms and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, hiBob, Greenhouse).

• A high level of professionalism, judgment, ethics, discretion, and confidentiality. 

• Comfort working independently and collaboratively within a fully remote and globally distributed organization. 

• Flexibility to work across different hours or time zones depending on business needs.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to DEI initiatives.

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

• Based in CST or EST locations would be preferred.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in tech, software, or online gaming industry.

• Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS Certified).

• Experience scaling recruitment efforts in high-growth or startup environments.
  

What’s in it for you? 

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. 

Our team benefits include:  

• Competitive pay 

• Flexible vacation allowance 

• Flexible work from home 

• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand 

Roster of Uniques 

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. 

Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where, regardless of background or beliefs, you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you. Hard Rock Digital is an equal opportunities employer.