Talent Acquisition Partner
Playtech is seeking a high-energy Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Partner to drive full-cycle, fast-paced recruitment for its on-site Atlantic City, New Jersey studio. In this dual-focused role, the successful candidate will aggressively source top talent while creatively leveraging social media platforms to elevate the employer brand and engage active candidate pipelines.
The role involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the studio's growth through effective workforce planning and stakeholder collaboration.
- Manage the full-cycle talent acquisition process for the Atlantic City studio, including sourcing, screening resumes, conducting structured phone/video screens, and coordinating on-site interviews.
- Own the studio onboarding process, ensuring high-volume new hires are processed efficiently, including executing I-9 verifications, conducting background checks, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
- Coordinate and guide candidates through the regulatory onboarding process, facilitating the mandatory New Jersey Gaming License application and background checks.
- Develop, create, and launch compelling content across social media platforms to boost employer branding, highlight studio culture, and drive candidate engagement.
- Maintain, update, and manage candidate and employee data within internal recruitment platforms and HRIS systems.
- Utilise advanced sourcing methods to build proactive talent pools for high-volume studio roles.
- Write inclusive, clear job descriptions, post to targeted channels, and actively source passive talent.
- Represent the company on-site and at local job fairs, campus recruiting events, and industry networking events.
- Respond quickly to shifting business needs, unexpected talent shortages, or periods of rapid studio growth.
- Partner closely with studio hiring managers and department heads to anticipate staffing needs and align on candidate profiles.
- Build and sustain strong, positive relationships with active applicants, passive talent, and past employees.
- Maintain clear, professional communication with management and peers while keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Perform additional duties as instructed by management to support general studio growth and People and Culture initiatives.
- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Atlantic City, NJ studio. (required)
- Prior recruitment experience within the gaming or hospitality industry. (required)
- Must be eligible and qualified to obtain and maintain a New Jersey Gaming License. (required)
- Proven familiarity with HRIS systems (ADP preferred) and modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). (required)
- Hands-on experience managing employee onboarding paperwork, including mandatory I-9 verifications and employment eligibility compliance. (required)
- Must be 21 years of age or older (regulatory requirement). (required)
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree. (preferred)
- 2–3 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume recruitment. (required)
- Proven track record of utilising social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) as recruitment tools and business development techniques to build employer brand equity. (required)
- Ability to design and draft engaging recruitment marketing content tailored to social channels. (required)
- Solid understanding of offer and contract management alongside effective candidate closing strategies. (required)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). (required)
- Solid understanding of US labor regulations, anti-discrimination laws, data privacy, and gaming commission compliance guidelines. (required)
- Strong candidate empathy, a service-oriented mindset, exceptional organizational skills, and clear stakeholder management capabilities in a high-pressure environment. (required)
- Salary range: $68,000 - $80,000 per year.
- Annual Performance Bonus.
- Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation Days & 5 Sick Days.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, LTD/STD, and Life Insurance.
- Retirement: 401(K) with a 4% company match.
Playtech plc is one of the world's largest gambling technology companies, providing software, platforms and content to online and land-based operators. Founded in 1999 and registered in the Isle of Man, it supplies casino, live casino, sportsbook, bingo and poker products, along with its IMS player-management platform. The company also runs B2C operations, most notably the Snaitech business in Italy. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Playtech employs thousands of people across offices worldwide.