Director, Talent Acquisition

About the A's:

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:

The  Director, Talent Acquisition leads the development and execution of recruiting strategies that attract, engage, and hire top talent in alignment with the organization’s business objectives. This role partners closely with leadership and key stakeholders to establish hiring priorities, drive strategic talent initiatives, and build talent pipelines.

The Director, Talent Acquisition oversees full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and organizational levels, including leadership, specialized, and high-volume hiring. This individual establishes recruiting standards, drives operational excellence, and leverages data, market insights, and innovative sourcing strategies to strengthen talent pipelines, enhance the candidate experience, and build high-performing teams. The Director also leads and develops the Talent Acquisition team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement during an exciting period of organizational growth and the transition to Las Vegas!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational priorities, workforce plans, and business objectives.
• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to establish hiring priorities, define candidate profiles, and lead full-cycle recruitment for senior leadership, specialized, and high-priority roles.
• Establish recruiting processes, standards, and performance expectations that promote efficiency, accountability, and a high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Provide strategic oversight of the A’s internship program, partnering with leadership, hiring managers, and the broader People Operations team to establish recruiting priorities, selection processes, and program objectives.
• Collaborate with the broader Talent Acquisition and People Operations teams to develop and execute strategies for seasonal, ballpark, and high-volume hiring in preparation of the new ballpark opening in Las Vegas.
• Advise senior leaders and hiring managers on recruitment strategy, candidate evaluation, interview design, and equitable selection practices.
• Establish and monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness, offer acceptance rates, and candidate and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Oversee recruiting systems, workflows, resources, and documentation to support consistent hiring practices.
• Lead intake discussions to align stakeholders on position requirements, candidate profiles, interview processes, and timelines.
• Partner with the Senior Director, People Operations on job architecture, compensation benchmarking, and offer strategy to support competitive and equitable hiring outcomes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, professional associations, industry organizations, and community partners to expand talent pipelines and strengthen employer brand visibility.
• Lead sourcing and outreach initiatives to attract diverse, qualified talent and represent the organization at Career Fairs and networking opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition team members, establishing clear expectations and fostering professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the Talent Acquisition budget, monitoring expenses and allocating resources in alignment with recruiting priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 8+ years of progressive talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in an in-house corporate recruiting environment. 
• Experience leading complex searches across multiple business functions and levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and advising hiring managers on recruitment strategy.
• Experience managing recruiting metrics, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies; Greenhouse, LinkedIn, and Handshake experience preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and interview practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring others, and managing direct reports.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

The A’s Social Impact & Belonging Statement:

Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies all voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:

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, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.