Talent Acquisition Manager Waterparks and FEC's

Talent Acquisition Manager Waterparks And Family Entertainment Centers

Location : Hybrid, Orange County, CA Preferred. This person should be located near one of our locations for in-person collaboration.

Creative. Intelligent. Driven. Those are just a few of the qualities embodied by our all-star corporate team.

We're a diverse group of associates representing various ages, interests, backgrounds, and levels of experience. But the one thing we all have in common is an unwavering commitment to excellenceperforming our best to bring world-class entertainment to our guests.

We want honest, ambitious, thoughtful leaders who know that sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely sources. Think that's you?

We're a billion-dollar company with the soul of a start-up, which means we're a tight-knit team that moves quickly. Each day brings something new and unexpectedand this is where we thrive. We dream big and so should you. If you're ready to collaborate, innovate, own your projects, and think outside the lanes, then it's time for us to talk.

The Talent Acquisition Manager Waterparks And Family Entertainment Centers leads the national hourly hiring strategy across all Waterparks and Family Entertainment Centers brands while overseeing exempt recruitment for waterparks, family entertainment centers, and other high-volume hourly positions. This role manages and develops a team of Talent Acquisition professionals, driving innovative sourcing strategies, building talent pipelines, and ensuring the attraction of top-tier candidates who align with business needs. Partners with the Director of Talent Acquisition to monitor industry trends, implement recruiting best practices, and enhance employer branding efforts to secure the best talent for both seasonal and year-round operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Oversees the national hourly hiring strategy for all Waterpark and Family Entertainment Centers brands, ensuring recruitment processes align with business goals.
• Leads all exempt recruitment efforts for waterparks, family entertainment centers, and other high-volume hourly operations.
• Manages and mentors a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, and Coordinators, setting clear performance expectations and KPIs.
• Develops and executes seasonal and year-round recruiting plans to meet fluctuating hiring needs.
• Builds and maintains strong talent pipelines for hourly, seasonal, and specialized operational roles.
• Partners with marketing and operations leadership to drive targeted recruitment campaigns and employer branding initiatives.
• Identifies and implements technology, tools, and processes to improve recruiting efficiency and candidate quality.
• Evaluates and ensures compliance with recruiting policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Analyzes recruitment metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, and adjusts strategies accordingly.
• Represents the company at career fairs, networking events, and industry conferences to promote brand awareness and talent attraction.
• Builds partnerships with trade schools, universities, community organizations, and workforce agencies to expand candidate pipelines.
• Collaborates with field leadership to forecast hiring needs and ensure proactive recruitment support.
• Drives continuous improvement in candidate experience while meeting KPI's.
• Ability to travel up to 30% during peak hiring seasons.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications :

Education And Experience :

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

This role operates in a general office environment with frequent travel to waterpark, family entertainment, and high-volume operational locations. The position may require extended workdays during peak hiring seasons and will involve walking, bending, and standing for periods of time during site visits and hiring events.