Job description
NovaForge Esports is seeking a strategic, data-driven Esports Talent Acquisition Manager to build world-class teams across competitive play, content, and operations. Based in Los Angeles, you will own the full-cycle recruitment process, shaping our roster and supporting a culture of excellence.
As a partner to team leads and department heads, you will design proactive sourcing strategies and optimize our talent funnel to scale with our ambitious growth. This is a unique opportunity to influence the composition of a rising esports organization at the intersection of competition, media, and technology.
Responsibility
- Own end-to-end recruitment for esports roles including players, coaches, analysts, content creators, operations, and marketing staff.
- Develop proactive sourcing strategies leveraging social channels, communities, events, and partnerships with universities and organizations.
- Partner with department leaders to define role requirements, compensation bands, and onboarding plans.
- Manage the candidate experience from first contact to offer, ensuring timely feedback and a high-touch journey.
- Lead employer branding initiatives to attract diverse talent and raise the organization profile.
- Track recruiting metrics, report to leadership, and optimize the hiring funnel using data.
- Coordinate participation in events and tournaments to network with talent and build pipelines.
Qualification
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with a track record in esports or entertainment industries; experience sourcing players, coaches, analysts, or staff is highly valued.
- Deep understanding of the esports ecosystem, leagues, and the regional talent landscape.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Discord, Gather) and experience with campus recruiting.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong project management, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple openings in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and inclusive hiring practices; ability to facilitate international hiring and visas as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered.