HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition/Recruiting

HR Generalist – Talent Acquisition/Recruiting

About Players Health 

At Players Health, we are on a mission to create the safest and most accessible environment for an athlete to play the sports that they love. This is not only our mission, but also our promise to sports. A promise we will not break. There are over 50 million youth athletes playing sports in the US and they are counting on us to ensure that the environment that they are coming into not only accepts them for who they are, but fills them with encouragement, love, inspiration, and so much more.  

 

Players Health is a VC-backed, mission-driven, sports technology platform providing digital risk management services, reporting tools, and insurance products to sports organizations to comply with the changing athletic environment and responsibilities. 

 

Our Core Values 

We cannot achieve our mission without having a strong culture. We believe that at the core of a strong culture is a shared set of values. The values that we hold true and look for our employees to embrace are as follows: 

 

• Lead with Mission: Our mission always comes first. If we stay on mission as an organization, then we believe we will be successful in our professional and personal lives.   

• Go Beyond: We're not satisfied with just "good enough" - we go above and beyond to achieve awesome results that impress and inspire.   

• Operate like Owners: We believe in operational excellence. We take ownership of our work and approach every task with a sense of pride, responsibility, and commitment to excellence. We don't just rent our roles - we own them and strive to make a lasting impact.   

• Virtue First: From the big decisions to the small details; honesty, integrity, and transparency are the bedrock of our culture and the foundation for everything we do.   

• Service: We live to serve others with humility, empathy, and kindness. We put our customers, colleagues and community first, and always strive to exceed their expectations with a smile. 

 

About The Role 

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition or HR role at a fast-growth, scaling organization. This role will report to the Chief People Officer and is a fully remote position with preference for candidates near one of our regional employee hubs (Minneapolis, MN or Dallas, TX), or one of the states which we currently have employees, unless approved otherwise. Players Health is a remote-first distributed workforce. Travel may be required for team collaboration, training, and business meetings. The HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition role has a compensation range of $70,000 - $120,000, depending on skills and experience. You will be responsible for managing the talent acquisition process, from requisition to hiring. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to get involved in general HR projects and processes.  You have experience communicating and developing relationships with managers and business partners. 

 

We are a small HR team that wears many hats. Join a company that sees HR as a true partner to the business and encourages innovation and ideas to attract and retain best-in-class talent. 
 

Players Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program, and 401K. 

 

You will join an organization going through significant growth as well as digital transformation. Instill a mindset of ownership and accountability with all managers and team members, providing a “playbook” for best practices – defining expectations to meet the vision and strategy for growth. 

 

Responsibilities (are inclusive of but not limited to):

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment 

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for open positions, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers. 

• Collaborate with hiring managers and the People Coordinator to ensure a seamless and efficient recruitment process. 

• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs. 

• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent. 

• Partner with the Chief People Officer and HR team to enhance our employer brand through social media, networking, and other outreach activities. 

• Track and report on recruitment metrics, providing insights to inform strategy and improve outcomes. 

• Serve as the point of contact for candidates, providing timely communication and a positive experience throughout the hiring process. 

• Coordinate interviews and feedback sessions, ensuring a smooth and professional process. 

• Work closely with the People Coordinator to ensure alignment and efficiency in recruitment and onboarding processes. 

• Partner with department leaders to identify hiring needs, forecast workforce planning, and create role profiles. Quickly learn and become familiar with departmental team dynamics and skill gaps to target the right candidates.

• Assist with onboarding new hires, collaborating with the People Coordinator and hiring managers to create a welcoming and productive start for new employees. 

Generalist HR Responsibilities 

• Support employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 

• Assist with the coordination and administration of HR programs such as performance reviews, training sessions, and employee recognition efforts. 

• Respond to employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and processes. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the ATS/HRIS system. 

• Support key HR projects and initiatives beyond talent acquisition. 

• Provide cross-functional support for HR projects, events, and initiatives (focused on talent acquisition and other HR initiatives). 

Continuous Improvement 

• Stay informed on trends and best practices in talent acquisition and HR, recommending innovative approaches to enhance processes. 

• Contribute to process improvements in recruiting, onboarding, and broader HR functions. 

• Assist with HR compliance efforts related to hiring and employment practices. 

 

Minimum Skills & Qualifications 

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or a related HR role. 

• Strong understanding of full-cycle recruitment and ability to adapt to changing hiring needs. 

• Proven ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams. 

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities. 

• Superb communication skills, you keep leadership, and all stakeholders apprised of requisitions, projects, and processes. 

• Experience working in a remote work environment or demonstrated ability to work autonomously and asynchronously. 

• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms. 

• Demonstrated self-starter, with flexibility to pivot if necessary. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to engage diverse audiences. 

• Demonstrated self-starter with a proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset. 

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. 

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, work independently, multi-task, and proactively follow up on issues. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization. 

• Strong attention to the details - if there is an issue, you find the root. If there is a discrepancy, you correct it. 

• We are growing, and fast! Documentation of processes is critical to scaling. Demonstrated ability to document processes and update any changes made along the way while keeping stakeholders informed. 

Desired Characteristics: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred but not required). 

• Experience in a scaling or fast-growth organization, highly desired. 

• Familiarity with sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, job boards, and other talent networks. 

• Knowledge of HR principles and employment laws. 

• Experience supporting onboarding, engagement, or HR operations in addition to recruitment. 

 

Additional Requirements: 

• Ability to travel occasionally for business meetings, team events, collaboration, engagement, conferences, or customer visits 

• Must have a dedicated safe and secure remote work environment  

• Must have the ability to work and be productive in a remote work environment 

• Exceptionally self-motivated and ability to work autonomously 

• Proactive communicator in all communication methods, including email (Outlook), verbal (in-person & phone), instant messaging (Slack & Teams) 

• Willingness and ability to attend virtual meetings with camera on – we respect that there are times when employees may need to turn their camera off. We also have a great culture and want to engage with you! By regularly using cameras, we form connections and get to know each other, as well as promoting positive and respectful interactions amongst colleagues. 

• Located in or willingness to work on Central or Eastern Time Zone 

• Must be 18 or older 

• Work location must be in the United States 

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 

 

Players Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.