Talent Acquisition Partner

The Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club are dedicated to strengthening and uplifting Utah communities, delivering world-class experiences, and pursuing excellence in professional sports. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and championship-level performance, both on and off the court. The People & Culture team plays a pivotal role in this mission by recruiting top talent who align with our values and drive our vision forward.

SUMMARY
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and independent recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for a wide variety of roles across our organization. This includes supporting recruitment for executive-level, technical, operational, and entry-level positions across our NBA and NHL teams, the Delta Center, and other business functions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, excels in strategic recruitment planning, and can confidently collaborate with a diverse group of hiring managers.

This is a fully on-site role based in our Salt Lake City offices.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including finding, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers for positions ranging from entry-level to executive leadership.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers to thoroughly understand hiring needs, provide expert guidance on candidate selection, and establish a trusted partnership that drives success, delivers consistent results, and reinforces credibility– You function as a true partner to hiring managers, actively collaborating and providing strategic input, rather than simply fulfilling requests.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates for both technical and non-technical roles across the organization.
• Ensure a best-in-class experience for all candidates, showcasing team’s culture, values, and mission.
• Implement efficient, scalable, consistent, and effective talent acquisition processes and technologies which support the company’s continued growth and key business priorities.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates using innovative sourcing methods, including social media platforms, networking, and industry events.
• Track and analyze recruitment KPIs to identify trends and optimize the hiring process.
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club as an employer of choice through social media, career fairs, and community events.
• Curates a comprehensive and engaging onboarding experience by designing and implementing processes that ensure new hires feel welcomed, informed, and prepared to succeed in their roles.
• Completes all onboarding tasks, including conducting background checks, drug screenings, E-Verify processes, and other pre-employment requirements, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the onboarding process.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions.
• Ensure all recruitment practices adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Protect the reputation of the company
• Exemplify the Utah Jazz mission and values: transparent, all in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy
• Accept other duties, as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Drives vision and purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Interpersonal savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Decision quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with a proven track record of hiring for diverse roles, including technical, executive, and operational positions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; SHRM or similar certification is a plus.
• Ability to manage the recruitment process autonomously, making decisions and solving challenges without constant oversight.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the resilience to handle challenging and high-pressure situations and personalities.
• Expertise in creating and executing recruitment strategies tailored to varying levels and functions within an organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.

WHY JOIN US? 

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 5%  
• New hires are eligible for up to 15-days of vacation. 
• 15 paid holidays per calendar year. 
• Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave 
• Non-birthing parents are eligible for 6-weeks of paid parental leave 
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits 
• Family care assistance through fertility support, lactation support, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages 
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health  

The Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.