Talent Acquisition Partner

Join a people-first recruiting team with an opportunity to help shape hiring outcomes across multiple business functions. San Antonio Spurs Sports & Entertainment is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner for a contract assignment lasting 3 to 6 months . You will manage full-cycle recruiting, build talent pipelines, and partner closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition colleagues while delivering a positive, transparent candidate and hiring experience.

This onsite role is based in San Antonio, TX with a schedule of four days per week for the duration of the assignment.

What you’ll do

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned positions, from intake through accepted offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define role requirements, and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Review and refine job descriptions to ensure they reflect business needs and attract qualified candidates.
• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates using structured, equitable selection practices .
• Coordinate interview processes and support timely, informed hiring decisions with the hiring team.
• Prepare, extend, and negotiate employment offers in partnership with HR leadership.
• Initiate background screenings and coordinate with HR Operations to support pre-employment and onboarding.
• Engage external search firms or staffing agencies when appropriate and help ensure strong vendor performance.
• Build proactive sourcing plans to identify active and passive candidates.
• Create and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Use networking, referrals, professional associations, social media, and other channels to identify top talent.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with prospective candidates to strengthen future recruiting efforts.
• Provide market insights , recruiting updates, and recommendations throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct regular follow-up with business leaders to evaluate recruiting effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
• Serve 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 the employment brand.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting data in the applicant tracking system .
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with applicable employment laws, company policies, and hiring best practices.
• Use recruiting technology and reporting tools to improve efficiency and support informed decisions.
• Support Talent Acquisition initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve during the assignment.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting a variety of 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 is a plus.
• Strong sourcing skills, including identifying both active and passive talent.
• Excellent relationship-building , communication, and influencing skills with credibility across levels of the organization.
• Sound judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Ability to work onsite in San Antonio four days per week for the duration of the assignment.

Tools you’ll use

• Applicant tracking system
• Recruiting technology
• Reporting tools

Important note

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

In every position , each employee is expected to demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members, and demonstrate ongoing development.