Phoenix Suns

About the Company

The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team located in Arizona. They have been a member of the National Basketball Association since 1968. They play in the league's Western Conference and are a member of the Pacific Division. They are the oldest professional sports team in the city of Phoenix. Interested in a career with the Suns, Mercury, or Sports & Entertainment Services? Check out our open opportunities: suns.com/careers

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Company Name

Phoenix Suns

Job Title

Operations & Performance Manager

Job Description

**Job Title**: Operations & Performance Manager **Role Summary**: Enhances organizational productivity and efficiency through leadership development, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensures alignment of operational goals with business objectives to drive sustainable growth. **Expectations**: Implement strategies for operational optimization, manage project plans for process improvements, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and collaborate across departments and external partners to streamline operations. **Key Responsibilities**: - Conduct organizational assessments, data analysis, and process evaluations to identify areas for improvement. - Develop and implement leadership and training programs to improve employee engagement and performance. - Facilitate change management processes aligned with organizational goals. - Coordinate workshops, project plans, and cross-departmental initiatives. - Leverage methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to design and execute efficiency solutions. - Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for stakeholder review. **Required Skills**: - Exceptional project/change management and organizational leadership. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution capabilities. - Experience with AI, Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies. - Collaborative teamwork and communication across all levels. - Influence without formal authority. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or Education. - Minimum 5 years in business operations, arena operations, consulting, or athletics. - Minimum 3 years in continuous improvement, organizational learning, or talent development roles.

Phoenix, United states

Hybrid

Mid level

26-09-2025

Company Name

Phoenix Suns

Job Title

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition **Role Summary:** Lead and execute the full‑cycle talent acquisition strategy, building scalable processes, coaching recruiting teams and hiring managers, and shaping the employer brand to attract and retain high‑potential talent aligned with business objectives. **Expectations:** - Deliver rapid, high‑quality hiring to support growth and strategic priorities. - Establish data‑driven decision making and continuous process optimization. - Champion inclusive and equitable hiring practices. - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and a developmental mentor for recruiters and hiring managers. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. **Talent Strategy & Planning** – develop a long‑term talent acquisition roadmap; forecast workforce needs; partner with People & Culture and business leaders to identify capability gaps. 2. **Recruiting Process Design** – design and implement end‑to‑end recruiting systems and tools; create scalable, data‑driven workflows; monitor compliance and KPI performance. 3. **Senior Requisition Management** – own strategic hires, conduct confidential searches, and involve executive stakeholders. 4. **Coaching & Development** – mentor recruiters and hiring managers; elevate interviewing standards, inclusive hiring, and best‑practice awareness. 5. **Talent Brand & Pipeline Management** – lead employer branding initiatives; build talent pipelines and community engagement strategies. 6. **Cross‑Functional Collaboration** – align headcount planning, budgeting, and analytics with Finance, Operations, and People & Culture partners. **Required Skills:** - 8+ years in talent acquisition, 4+ in team management and strategy. - Expertise in workforce planning, sourcing, selection, and talent analytics. - Proven ability to design scalable, repeatable recruitment processes. - Strong coaching, stakeholder‑management, and change‑leadership capabilities. - Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring. - Proficient in ATS, sourcing tools, and HR analytics platforms. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. - Preferred certifications: SHRM‑SCP, HRCI‑SPHR, or equivalent talent‑acquisition/HR process certifications.

Phoenix, United states

On site

Senior

28-09-2025