Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), our mission is simple: make everyone a fan. As the home of the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Noblesville Boom, Pacers Foundation, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we create unforgettable experiences and elevate our community by bringing the pride and hustle that defines us in everything we do.

We believe our greatest impact comes from putting people first, competing with integrity, and striving to do more for our community than they could ever do for us. We Push the Pace by embracing innovation, uniting around shared goals, and hustling with humility at all levels. Whether we're creating memorable moments for fans or supporting the team behind the team, collaboration is always valued, every contribution matters, and each day is an opportunity to help our organization and community thrive.

PS&E is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialis
t to support the organization’s hiring goals across full-time, part-time, and intern positions. This role will partner with all areas of the company (both commercial and basketball) when it comes to recruiting, onboarding, and retaining talent. They will work with the Director/Talent Acquisition to ensure a top-tier hiring experience for all employees. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also play a key role in educating and supporting hiring managers with best practices and tools that enable consistent, effective, and inclusive hiring decisions.

We are looking for a candidate that has excellent communication skills, a high attention to detail, and an ability to work under their own self-direction. Strong prioritization and relationship building skills are key to success in this role. We are looking for someone who embraces new and emerging technology and can see projects through to completion.

• Manage assigned full-time requisitions through the full recruiting lifecycle, including but not limited to:
  • Leading hiring manager intake meetings to set recruitment strategy and timelines
  • Updating job descriptions and benchmarking compensation targets.
  • Posting jobs through the ATS and other channels (ex: external job boards).
  • Screening applications and sourcing additional candidates if needed.
  • Scheduling and conducting initial phone interviews.
  • Providing candidate recommendations to hiring managers.
  • Assisting with scheduling and interview coordination for hiring managers in later stage interviews.
  • Initiating reference check requests.
  • Drafting and extending offers with hiring managers.
  • Communicating candidate feedback in a timely manner and providing a high touch recruiting experience.
• Attend recruiting events and job fairs as a representative of PS&E when needed.
• Assist Director/Talent Acquisition with the intern hiring process, including:
  • Full-cycle recruiting for internship roles (spring, summer, fall).
  • Supporting season associate hiring including requisition creation and offer letter preparation.
  • Interviewing executive referral candidates and aligning them with appropriate opportunities based on their experience and skillset.
  • Managing onboarding and offboarding processes for interns and season associates.
  • Tracking intern hours against departmental budgets and proactively notify managers of overages.
• Assist department with the development and ongoing evolution of PS&E’s employer brand and employee value proposition, including brand guidelines for PS&E Careers, the careers site, internal and external talent communications, and storytelling that highlights the employee experience and life at Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
• Manage assigned onboarding sessions for full-time new hires, including but not limited to:
  • Assisting with the design, programming, and presentation of PS&E’s New Hire Orientation for…