Talent Acquisition Partner

ABOUT US 

Genius Sports Group is one of the world’s largest sports technology companies, specializing in the capture, distribution and commercialization of live data, streams and digital content. We work in partnership with the biggest names in sports, betting and media to power a global ecosystem that benefits every stakeholder. Headquartered in London, we have offices in New York, Medellin, Tallinn, Sofia, Vilnius, Lausanne and Singapore, which are home to over 1,400 of our talented employees.  

GENIUS SPORTS GROUP 

As the parent company of our business, Genius Sports Group is a truly global operation, spanning several continents and serving a wide variety of sectors. From immersive statistical content to live betting and sports marketing services, our technology powers groundbreaking fan experiences that deliver value to all stakeholders across sports, media and gaming. 

The Role

Our Talent Acquisition Partners at Genius Sports are the gatekeepers to a career at Genius Sports.  The TAP is a valued member of both the Global Talent Acquisition Team and the department(s) you are supporting.  As Talent Acquisition Partner, you are passionate, collaborative and flexible working skills will be called on to strengthen your hiring teams and enable them to continue to recruit the best talent for Genius Sports. 

Main Responsibilities

• Source and screen candidates through proactive research, complex internet searches, and existing talent pools. 
• Project management of multiple recruitment processes, supporting several business areas. 
• Assessment of candidate skill and suitability based on role requirements and Genius Sports cultural match.
• Engage with partner organizations and help drive engaging events that promote the Genius Sports brand and culture, hence driving further engagement with the candidate market.
• Provide a positive employee experience and superior customer service to candidates, hiring managers and Stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing feedback regarding the overall recruiting market and best practice to keep hiring managers informed about realistic expectations. 
• Conduct salary benchmarking activities and keep the business informed on compensation, Global Market overviews and trends. 

Required Skills

• The best suited candidate has approximately 2+ years’ recruitment experience, either from an agency or in-house function. Recruiting experience within the IT / technology industry is highly preferable. 
• He or she has a track record of managing multiple recruitment engagements in a result oriented environment and is used to re-evaluating prioritizations on a continuous basis.  
• The ideal candidate must be diligent and passionate about work.
• The candidate has strong personal drive to deliver results, solve problems, and contribute to the Global Talent team with knowledge and energy. 
• A track record of recruiting and building high-performing software/sales/Ops teams.
• The resourcefulness to turn a team’s needs into a search and, ultimately, hiring the best candidate for the job.
• Demonstrated excellence and passion for each step of the recruiting process and candidate experience. 
• Experience with and appreciation for proactive candidate cultivation and relationship building with passive candidates. 
• Natural intuition for what drives people and where they can most manifest their potential.
• Infectious passion for impactful products and ambitious missions.
• Ideally work experience with Workday and Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse).

We Offer 

In Genius Sports you will be working in a supportive, multinational and passionate team. We ensure an environment to learn and strive for your professional growth and accomplishment. Beside professional growth, we support you with sports and health compensation to maintain the work-life balance. Not to mention our fun office and team events throughout the year. Our office is located in city center and is easy to access for everyone.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently using virtual hiring processes in some locations, so that we can continue hiring great people whilst being mindful of the health of everyone involved in the recruitment process. Please therefore be aware that, among other things, interviews may take place by phone or video, and some new hires may need to be onboarded remotely (e.g. where access to office space is currently restricted). Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to advise of arrangements in relation to specific roles, so please reach out to them with any questions. 

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other status protected by applicable law)