Manager, Talent Acquisition

About Excel Sports Management

Excel Sports Management is a leading agency in the sports industry, representing elite talent, prestigious brands, and prominent properties. The company prides itself on a culture built around high integrity, diversity, collaboration, and innovation. Through strong relationships and teamwork, the agency delivers creative solutions to keep clients and the organization at the forefront of the industry.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee end-to-end recruitment, mainly focusing on brand marketing roles spanning creative, experiential, digital agency spaces, analytics, hospitality, and traditional marketing functions. This role operates primarily from our New York office.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring leaders to formulate and implement recruitment strategies.
• Conduct intake discussions to complete necessary documentation and prepare job descriptions for approval.
• Manage the role approval workflow before initiating searches.
• Publish job openings using an applicant tracking system and various job platforms.
• Engage with diversity and inclusion partners to share job opportunities.
• Compile and distribute weekly recruitment progress reports to leadership and departments including HR, Finance, and Legal.
• Screen resumes, coordinate interviews, and gather feedback from hiring managers throughout the process.
• Ensure ongoing communication with candidates to maintain a positive experience.
• Leverage professional networks and industry contacts to identify top talent.
• Lead salary and benefits negotiations, prepare offer letters, and conduct reference and background checks.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and referral sources to establish a talent pipeline.
• Support Excel’s broader talent strategy, including brand visibility, strategic recruitment planning, and social media initiatives to promote the company as an employer of choice.
• Represent Excel at recruiting events and career fairs, enhancing the company's presence in the industry and community.
• Generate analytic reports tracking recruitment metrics to assess program effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations.
• Design and implement inclusive outreach programs aligned with Excel’s diversity goals.
• Provide hiring managers and teams with training on effective interviewing practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
• At least 4 to 5 years of comprehensive full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Familiarity with recruiting for creative, strategic, digital, and production teams within agencies or brand environments is preferred.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Problem-solving aptitude for managing new projects and assignments.
• Ability to influence decision-making at various organizational levels with professionalism.
• Sound judgment and understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build genuine, trusting relationships internally and externally.
• Proactive, organized, and adept at handling multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Client-centric mindset focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills across verbal, written, and digital platforms.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented approach, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Innovative and creative thinking capabilities.

Compensation and Additional Information

The annual salary range for this role is $95,000 to $100,000, with eligibility for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Please note this compensation range is an estimate based on New York City Salary Transparency laws and may vary depending on experience, role tenure, sector, and geographic considerations.

This position does not offer sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equitable employment practices without discrimination on any legally protected characteristic. This applies to all facets of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training.