Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Manager

At Game One, you can absolutely expect new, innovative ways to make your job better. But the real-life difference at Game One is the respect, care and commitment we have for our teammates and customers. Simply great experiences, one person at a time. Our story revolves entirely around you. We're growing, but never beyond our roots of caring and integrity. We never take this work or the people around us for granted. At Game One, we know the strength of team and the power of belonging. Come, join our TEAM!!

PURPOSE STATEMENT 

Game One is the premier provider of apparel, gear, and equipment unifying teams and fans in schools, clubs, and organizations. 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Manager will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts and design a seamless onboarding experience that sets new hires up for long-term success. This role will partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to attract top talent, strengthen employer branding, and ensure an engaging, structured onboarding journey that improves retention and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across all departments (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and closing).
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and talent pipelines.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and interview processes.
• Implement structured, bias-reducing interview frameworks and candidate evaluation tools.
• Monitor and report on recruitment KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience, diversity metrics).
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing strategies.
• Manage relationships with external recruiters, job boards, and staffing agencies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and hiring regulations.
• Key player in managing the Sales Development Program and launching Sales Internship program. 

Onboarding & Employee Integration

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a structured onboarding program.
• Oversee pre-boarding processes including offer documentation, background checks, and new hire communications.
• Coordinate cross-functional onboarding activities (IT setup, training schedules, orientation sessions).
• Partner with managers to create 30-60-90 day onboarding plans.
• Measure onboarding effectiveness through feedback surveys and retention data.
• Facilitate orientation sessions and promote company culture, mission, and values.
• Ensure a smooth transition from candidate to engaged employee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition; 2+ years in onboarding or HR program management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment law, and compliance standards.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms, specifically ADP.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing recruitment and retention metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and workforce planning
• Relationship building and influencing
• Process design and optimization
• Project management
• High attention to detail
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

BENEFITS YOU WILL ENJOY (GENERAL)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability - Life Insurance Packages
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Holiday Savings Plan

CORE VALUES

Gritty – Changemakers – Teammates – Hungry 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Game One is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, gender identify, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.