We are seeking a high-energy Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Partner to drive full-cycle, fast-paced recruitment for our on-site Atlantic City, NJ studio. In this dual-focused role, you will aggressively source top talent while creatively leveraging social media platforms to elevate our employer brand and engage active candidate pipelines.

SSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Talent Acquisition Management: 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.
• Onboarding & Compliance: Own the studio onboarding process, ensuring high-volume new hires are processed efficiently. This includes executing precise I-9 verifications, conducting background checks, and ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Licensing Coordination: Coordinate and guide candidates through the comprehensive regulatory onboarding process, facilitating the mandatory New Jersey Gaming License application and background checks.
• Social media & Employer Branding: Develop, create, and launch compelling content across social media platforms to boost employer branding, highlight studio culture, and drive candidate engagement.
• HRIS Data Integrity: Maintain, update, and manage candidate and employee data within internal recruitment platforms and HRIS systems (such as ADP).
• Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Utilize advanced sourcing methods (ATS, social recruiting, localized networking, and referral programs) to build proactive talent pools for high-volume studio roles.
• Job Architecture: Write inclusive, clear job descriptions, post to targeted local and national channels, and actively source passive talent.
• Local Networking: Represent the company on-site and at local job fairs, campus recruiting events, and Atlantic City industry networking events to attract top-tier talent.
• Agile Workforce Planning: Respond quickly to shifting business needs, unexpected talent shortages, or periods of rapid studio growth.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with studio hiring managers and department heads to anticipate staffing needs, align on candidate profiles, and achieve talent acquisition goals.
• Relationship Management: Build and sustain strong, positive relationships with active applicants, passive talent, and past employees for future opportunities.
• Professional Integrity: Maintain clear, professional communication with management and peers while keeping sensitive and confidential information restricted to authorized individuals.
• Studio Support: Perform additional duties as instructed by management to support general studio growth and People & Culture initiatives.

 

DUCATION & EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Work Arrangement: Must be able to work hybrid schedule at our Atlantic City, NJ studio.
• Industry Experience: Must have prior recruitment experience within the gaming or hospitality industry.
• Licensing Requirement: Must be eligible and qualified to obtain and maintain a New Jersey Gaming License.
• Systems Knowledge: Proven familiarity with HRIS systems (ADP preferred) and modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Onboarding Expertise: Hands-on experience managing employee onboarding paperwork, including mandatory I-9 verifications and employment eligibility compliance.
• Age Requirement: Must be 21 years of age or older (regulatory requirement).
• Education: Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume recruitment.
• Dual Skillset: Proven track record of utilizing social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) as recruitment tools and business development techniques to build employer brand equity.
• Content Creation: Ability to design and draft engaging recruitment marketing content tailored to social channels.
• Closing Capabilities: Solid understanding of offer and contract management alongside effective candidate closing strategies.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of US labor regulations, anti-discrimination laws, data privacy, and gaming commission compliance guidelines.
• Soft Skills: Strong candidate empathy, a service-oriented mindset, exceptional organizational skills, and clear stakeholder management capabilities in a high-pressure environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $68,000 -80,000 (Starting salary is commensurate with skills, qualifications, and prior gaming/hospitality industry experience)
• 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.

 

Accommodation & EEO Statement

If you need reasonable accommodation and/or assistance during the application and hiring process, applicants can contact the Playtech-People & Culture Team for assistance at [email protected]. Our team will be happy to help!

Playtech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment equally without regard to age, ancestry, colour, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.