Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Manager Class: Full-Time Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer Location: Fiserv Forum - Onsite Milwaukee, WI The Milwaukee Bucks strive to be the best sports and entertainment company in the world. We are looking for dedicated people who champion innovation, inspire and empower their teammates to perform at a world-class level, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. What We Offer: Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources 401K with company match Pet Insurance 12 weeks of paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children Unlimited PTO Professional Development through our internal learning & development program – Antler Academy Employee Resource Groups Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts Company Paid Parking and Phone Allowance Summary: The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the recruitment strategy and hiring process across the Milwaukee Bucks organization, including Fiserv Forum, Wisconsin Herd, and related business entities. This position partners closely with leaders to attract, assess, and hire top talent while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. In addition to talent acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Manager owns the organization's onboarding program and internship program, ensuring new hires and interns experience a seamless transition into the organization. This role is responsible for building talent pipelines, strengthening the employer brand, creating exceptional candidate and employee experiences, and developing programs that support long-term organizational success. The ideal candidate is a strategic talent advisor who combines hand on recruitment expertise with a passion for employee experience, early career talent development, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Lead full-cycle recruiting for exempt, non-exempt, part-time, seasonal, and leadership positions. Consult with hiring managers on job requirements, candidate profiles, interview strategies, and hiring decisions. Develop and execute sourcing strategies utilizing job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, and direct outreach. Manage relationships with external recruiting partners, universities, professional organizations, and community groups. Oversee the interview and selection process to ensure consistency, compliance, and a best-in-class candidate experience. Analyze recruiting metrics and provide regular reporting on hiring activity, time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness, and recruitment outcomes. Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal hiring policies. Own and continuously improve the organization's onboarding program from offer acceptance through new hire integration. Partner with leaders and key stakeholders to create a welcoming,…