Director People Acquisition
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Director of People Acquisition will lead the full life cycle recruitment for a variety of positions within our Sphere Studio and Venue. The Director will lead a team of recruiters that partner closely with HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to provide consultative support and execute talent acquisition strategies that align with both the creative and operational needs of Sphere Studios and the Venue. The Director is responsible for developing a pipeline of candidates for a wide range of positions from operating our venue to sourcing creative talent for production, post-production, and technical teams all while ensuring efficiency, process rigor and a positive candidate and internal client experience.
What will you do?
- Lead full lifecycle recruitment process, from requisition intake to hiring, ensuring efficiency, process rigor, and alignment with business needs.
- Create, manage, and execute tailored recruitment strategies to identify, attract, and hire top-tier talent that meets Sphere’s evolving business needs and long-term goals.
- Partner with business leaders, and HRBPs to gain a deep understanding of department culture, creative vision, business strategy, and talent profiles. Ensure the hiring process supports organizational objectives.
- Provide expert coaching and guidance to hiring managers on the interviewing, selection, and onboarding processes. Help them refine their approaches to attract, assess, and secure high-quality diverse talent.
- Lead innovative sourcing efforts using social media, networking, direct outreach, and market intelligence to engage both active and passive candidates.
- Create pipelines of high-quality candidates for current and future roles.
- Manage both the client and internal client experience by setting expectations, communicating regularly, and ensuring a smooth, transparent recruitment process. Ensure that candidates understand our culture, values, and opportunities.
- Manage the offer preparation process and negotiate offers with candidates, ensuring alignment with compensation and business units.
- Meet or exceed established hiring targets and key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill and cost-per-hire. Track, analyze, and report on recruiting activities to ensure continuous improvement.
- Work with the People Acquisition team to refine and optimize recruitment processes, implementing best practices and streamlining workflows to scale hiring efforts efficiently.
- Stay informed about trends within the entertainment industry, including emerging talent, technology, and recruitment strategies, to ensure we remain competitive in attracting top talent.
What do you need to succeed?
- 10+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong background in technology, media and entertainment industries.
- Previous experience recruiting for studios and creative roles and/or corporate and hourly operational talent.
- A deep interest the entertainment industry with a strong understanding of the unique recruitment needs.
- Strong consultative relationship-building skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels. Credibility to influence hiring decisions at the highest levels.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, inclusive, and creative environment.
- Comfortable engaging with teams across various departments, from creative leads to production teams.
- Ability to address challenges and proactively escalate issues when necessary. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and East/West coast time zones.
- Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately, especially when dealing with high-profile candidates or projects.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously. Strong time management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
Special Requirements:
- This role can be based in either Las Vegas, NV or Burbank, CA. The associated compensation range listed refers to Las Vegas, NV.
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