Talent Acquisition Partner

San Antonio Spurs Sports & Entertainment is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract) for a 3–6 month onsite assignment in San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, from intake through accepted offer.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to capture business needs, define role requirements, and shape recruiting strategies.
• Review and refine job descriptions to ensure they reflect business needs and support strong candidate attraction.
• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates using structured and equitable selection practices.
• Coordinate interview schedules and partner with hiring teams to support timely, informed decisions.
• Prepare, extend, and negotiate employment offers in partnership with HR leadership.
• Initiate background screenings and work with HR Operations to support a smooth pre-employment and onboarding experience.
• Partner with external search firms or staffing agencies when appropriate, supporting strong vendor performance.
• Build proactive sourcing strategies to identify active and passive candidates.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for both current and future hiring needs.
• Use networking, referrals, professional associations, social media, and other recruiting channels to identify top talent.
• Maintain relationships with prospective candidates to strengthen long-term recruiting outcomes.
• Provide hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and TA colleagues with ongoing support and partnership.
• Share market insights, recruiting updates, and recommendations throughout the hiring process.
• Deliver a positive, transparent, and engaging candidate and hiring-team experience.
• Conduct regular follow-up with business leaders to review recruiting effectiveness and refine strategies.
• Act as an ambassador for SS&E by communicating culture, values, and employee experience.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, community events, and industry associations to strengthen employment branding.
• Support positioning SS&E as an employer of choice in the San Antonio community and sports and entertainment industry.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting data in the applicant tracking system.
• Ensure recruiting activities follow applicable employment laws, company policies, and hiring best practices.
• Use recruiting technology and reporting tools to improve efficiency and support data-informed decisions.
• Support Talent Acquisition initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve during the assignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably across multiple business functions.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and stakeholders in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• High-volume recruiting experience and/or experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, or live events (plus).
• Strong sourcing capability, including identifying active and passive talent.
• Proven relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills with credibility across all organizational levels.
• Sound judgment and professionalism handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.
• Ability to work onsite in San Antonio four days per week for the duration of the assignment.

Technologies

• Applicant tracking system
• Recruiting technology
• Reporting tools

In Every Position

• Demonstrate alignment with SS&E core values and mission.
• Collaborate with internal and external community members.
• Demonstrate ongoing development.

Contract clarification: Nothing in this job description is intended as a contract of employment. Employment with SS&E is at will, and either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed in the role must be performed with or without accommodations.