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We’re looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead recruiting across the organization and play a key role in how we build teams that perform ata high levelin a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.

This role owns full cycle recruiting while partnering closely with the People & Culture leadership and business leaders to translate workforce needs into clear hiring plans, build targeted pipelines, and bring the right talent into the organization.You will alsorepresentthe organization in the market, strengthening our employer brand and expandingaccess to talent through thoughtful outreach and relationship building.

Weoperatein an environment where timing matters and priorities shift quickly.This role is critical in helping teams move with pace while makingthoughtful,well aligned hiring decisions. Ifyou’reconsultative by nature, offer thoughtful guidance on talent decisions, and are comfortable balancing strategy with hands‑on execution, thisrole offers strong visibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Own full cycle recruiting for allfull‑timeroles from intake through onboarding, delivering awell‑managedandhigh‑qualityhiring process;
• Partner with leaders to define role requirements, align on what success looks like, and shape effective hiring strategies;
• Lead structured intake conversations that clarify scope, expectations, and timelines before roles go to market;
• Build andmaintainproactive talent pipelines across key functions and priority roles;
• Lead consistent and structured interview and selection processes that support strong hiring decisions;
• Guidesoffer strategy and closing conversations, ensuring alignment between candidate expectations and business needs;
• Drivea timely,well managedhiring process, balancing speed with thoughtful decision making;
• Create a consistent, high-quality experience for both candidates and hiring leaders grounded in clear communication, alignment, and follow through.

• Lead end to end hiring for part time and game day roles across the organization;
• Build and execute seasonal hiring plans aligned to staffing targets,timelinesand operational needs;
• Partner with departments to forecast hiring demand and ensure readiness ahead of the season
• Develop scalable approaches to high volume hiring and onboarding;
• Ensure hiring efforts translate into a prepared, reliable workforce ready to support game day and event operations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on hiring needs, talent strategy, and market insights;
• Partner with the People & Culture leadership on workforce planning and hiring priorities;
• Provide insight into market competitiveness, including candidate expectations and compensation positioning;
• Equip hiring leaders with clear expectations and guidance on effective interviewing and selection practices;
• Leverage recruiting data and pipeline insights to track progress,identifygaps, improve outcomes;
• Develop andmaintainrecruiting dashboards that provide clear, actionable visibility into pipeline health, hiring progress, and key trends;
• Track and evaluate quality of hire indicators over time;
• Continuously refine recruiting processes,toolsand workflows to improve efficiency and consistency;
• Represent the organization in the market and build relationships that strengthen our access to talent;
• Support hiring practices that expand access to talent and ensure a fair and consistent process forall candidates;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• 8-10 yearsof progressive talent acquisition experience with a strongtrack recordrecruiting for professional roles;
• At least 5 years of experience using compensation data and market insights to inform offer strategy and support competitive hiring decisions;
• Advancedproficiencywith ATS and sourcing platforms, including iCIMS and LinkedIn Recruiter, with a strong working knowledge of how to build targeted pipelines, engage passive talent and drive efficient hiring outcomes;
• Experienceoperatingas a senior individual contributor with ownership of recruiting end to end
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and shape hiring decisions;
• Strongtrack recordof building sourcing strategies, pipelines, and talent networks;
• Deep understanding of talent markets, candidate behavior, and recruiting best practices;
• Ability to use data and insights to guide hiring strategy and improve results;
• Experience advising on offer strategy, candidate closing, and navigating complex hiring decisions;
• Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.

• Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, or live event environments;
• Experience supporting high volume or seasonal hiring models;
• Familiarity with professional sports organizations;
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification;
• Additionaltraining or certification in sourcing, recruiting technology, or talent analytics.

This role operates in a fast-paced, event driven environment where priorities shift and timing matters.Evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be required based on business needs.

At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellnessoptionsand greatperks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.

• Industry leading health coverage
• Short and Long-term disability
• Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace

• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Store Discounts
• Happy Hours and other fun activities
• Qualifiedparking and game night meals
• NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Programs

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave

Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievementsand experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identityor any other classification protected by law.

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