Talent Acquisition Specialist, Baseball Ops

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for providing full life cycle recruiting and staffing support for Baseball Operations. They will work closely and collaboratively with department heads to customize sourcing and recruiting strategies to generate a robust and diverse pipeline of talented candidates. This role will report dually into People & Culture and Baseball Operations.

They will be expected to truly integrate within both departments, immersing into the People & Culture team for functional oversight from a talent acquisition perspective and baseball ops for delivering value to the baseball side of our business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify key individuals/potential targets from other clubs to fill current and future fits with the Red Sox, while adhering to MLB’s anti-tampering policies.
• In collaboration with other Baseball Ops staff members, lead the recruiting process for the Baseball Operations Associate program, Summer Internship and David Ortiz Fellowship program.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the functions and goals of every area of Baseball Operations, the culture of the department, how the groups within it work together, and the roles and contributions of all baseball operations staff.
• Attend spring training as needed each year. Occasional travel to minor league affiliates and scouting events.
• Plan and execute the interview process, including candidate screening, pre-hire assessments, coordinating/scheduling interviews, and candidate feedback/evaluations.
• Attend Winter Meetings and other job fairs to represent the Red Sox in identifying future talent.
• Create networks within the baseball industry to identify, track, and source candidates. Leverage the networks of others within Baseball Operations to do the same and consolidate information so that it can be used efficiently and strategically.
• Develop a strategic approach to identifying, attracting, engaging, and acquiring top talent for all open and prospective positions within Baseball Operations.
• Identify internal candidates for opportunities in Baseball Operations (example – suggesting to the Farm Director that we consider a particular amateur scout for an open coaching position in player development).
• Assist managers in making hiring recommendations and executing the offer & contract process.
• Research and stay current on staffing and hiring practices of other MLB clubs, with an eye toward gaining competitive advantages for the Red Sox.
• Assist with recruiting efforts outside of Baseball Operations if need arises and time permits.
• Utilize recruiting and sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, resume databases, baseball-related websites, and search engines to identify local and national candidates.
• Partner with MLB’s network of People & Culture & DEI&B professionals to share best practices and develop a network within the baseball community.
• Build close relationships with historically Black colleges & universities and other diverse institutions to help create an employer brand and pipeline of talent.
• Ensure a high touch candidate experience through thorough communication and timely feedback, as well as interviewer preparedness and effective interview format.
• Conduct research and maintain a database of individuals in various baseball and softball operations roles throughout the industry. This should be done at the professional and college levels, in sports media, and in the realm of independent consultants/practitioners to help with proactive sourcing efforts.
• Stay current on federal and state laws regarding employment and hiring practices.

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in sourcing and generating diverse pipelines of talent is preferred.
• Track record of improving upon current processes, implementing new ways of doing things, and leading a culture of continuous improvement, especially as it relates to sourcing and recruiting talent.
• In-depth experience using applicant tracking systems preferred.
• Effective time management skills and detail orientation to organize all components of recruiting searches.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• High energy personality and strong relationship building skills for building trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers.
• 5+ years of proven work experience in full life cycle talent acquisition OR prior experience working within baseball or other sport operations roles with a desire to focus on talent acquisition and a skill set that shows strong aptitude for recruiting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.