Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at Skillz will develop and execute strategic talent acquisition programs, acting as a brand ambassador to attract top talent. Responsibilities include building innovative recruitment initiatives, driving performance through data-driven approaches, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience, and identifying/solving organizational challenges. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, leading teams, building employer brands, and utilizing TA systems. They should possess exceptional communication skills and proficiency in ATS and HR tools. The role focuses on attracting A+ talent to help shape Skillz's next-generation platform within the rapidly growing mobile gaming market.
Must have:
  • 10+ years talent acquisition experience
  • Team leadership experience
  • Employer brand expertise
  • Proven success with TA systems
  • Exceptional communication skills
Good to have:
  • Large and small company experience
  • Startup/high growth experience
  • HR background
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits (100% medical, dental, vision)
  • 401K matching
  • Equity incentives
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks
  • Friday Happy Hours
  • Full-size gym
  • Commuter benefits
  • Competitive PTO & holidays

Job Details

Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide. Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry, providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games. By fostering social competition within games, Skillz empowers developers to create multi-million dollar franchises while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.

At Skillz, we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win. We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. That's why we passionately champion game developers and players alike, empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition.

Life @ Skillz

  • Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value and make a difference in the world.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your entire family. Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options, and more.
  • Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions, and more.
  • Perks: We believe in enhancing your work experience. Enjoy daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, Friday Happy Hours, a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, and many more. We also offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions.

Why Skillz?

  • Pioneers of Skill-Based Competition: Skillz is not just any company in the gaming industry; we are the pioneers of skill-based competition, partnered with industry titans like UFC, NFL, T-Mobile, Buzztime, Bowlero, while also hosting renowned events like the Game Developer Conference (GDC). Join us in transforming the way people play games and building the home of competition for all.
  • Impact Beyond Gaming: Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to support nonprofit organizations such as Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society, the NAACP, and more. By participating in Skillz tournaments, you can make a difference and contribute to causes you care about.
  • Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.
  • Talent Magnet: Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do. Our team includes experts from Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, and more.

The Future of Gaming Awaits!

The gaming industry is larger than movies, music, and books combined, with over 3 billion active gamers playing monthly and over 25 million active developers worldwide. Mobile gaming, in particular, is the fastest-growing segment, projected to reach $300 billion by 2025. At Skillz, you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting industry and shape its future. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition who will play a pivotal role in attracting A+ talent to help shape our next-generation platform. This is an opportunity for a dynamic, driven leader to make a significant impact by building a world-class team aligned with our culture and mission.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a competitive and results-oriented leader who excels at building relationships and delivering an exceptional candidate experience, from first connection through onboarding. You’ll have a proven track record of creating and executing data-driven talent acquisition strategies, establishing programs that align with organizational goals, and developing a compelling employer brand that attracts top-tier talent.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic talent acquisition programs: Build innovative recruitment initiatives that attract top talent aligned with Skillz’s culture and mission.
  • Serve as a brand ambassador: Elevate Skillz’s employer brand to organically attract high-caliber candidates through a compelling narrative.
  • Drive performance through metrics: Lead a data-driven approach to demonstrate team success and continuously improve TA strategies through reporting and analytics.
  • Ensure exceptional candidate experience: Measure and maintain high satisfaction levels throughout the candidate journey, from recruitment to onboarding.
  • Identify and solve organizational challenges: Dive deep into problem areas, address root causes, and implement solutions to enhance recruitment outcomes.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of talent acquisition experience: A proven history of sourcing, attracting, and closing top talent, with a focus on leadership roles.
  • Team leadership: Experience leading a team of with a high-performance track record.
  • Employer brand expertise: Demonstrated ability to build and enhance brand recognition, attracting talent aligned with company culture.
  • Proven success with TA systems: Strong background in designing and implementing talent acquisition processes that result in measurable improvement in quality hires.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence: Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Proficiency in ATS and HR tools: Expertise in managing employee data, generating reports, and supporting TA processes through relevant systems.

Bonus If you have:

  • Mix of large and small company experience
  • Startup/high growth experience
  • background in HR

Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!

Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. Join our team and be part of the journey. We look forward to having you on board!

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Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance .

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About The Company

Skillz is the leading mobile games platform that connects players in fair, fun, and meaningful competition. The Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling social competition in their games. Leveraging its patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual esports tournaments for millions of mobile players worldwide, and distributes millions in prizes each month.

Skillz has also earned recognition as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups, San Francisco Business Times’ Best Places to Work, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000.  

We’re building a groundbreaking company that's pioneering an entirely new industry, and we're searching for top-notch people to join our mission. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to meet you!

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