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

WHO WE ARE

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 excellence—performing our best to bring world-class entertainment to our guests.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Total rock stars. We’re on the hunt for initiators, problem-solvers, and creative “can-do” professionals who are ready to work hard, be bowled, and have fun.

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

WHAT TO EXPECT

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 unexpected—and 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. 

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SUMMARY: The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager – Waterparks, FECs & Hourly leads the national hourly hiring strategy across all brands, overseeing 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: Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Oversees the national hourly hiring strategy for all brands, ensuring recruitment processes align with business goals. 

• Leads all recruitment efforts for waterparks, family entertainment centers, and other high-volume hourly operations. 

• Manages and mentors a team of Talent Acquisition Managers, 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: 

• Proven ability to design and lead large-scale, high-volume recruitment strategies for hourly and seasonal roles. 

• Experience managing recruitment for multi-unit hospitality, entertainment, or waterpark operations preferred. 

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing high-performing recruitment teams. 

• Expertise in sourcing strategies, including passive candidate outreach, community partnerships, and social media recruiting. 

• Proficiency with ATS platforms (iCIMS preferred) and recruitment marketing tools. 

• Excellent relationship management skills with internal stakeholders and external partners. 

• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to use metrics to drive decision-making. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 

• Minimum of 10 years’ total experience in recruitment, with at least 4 years in a leadership role. 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:   

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. 

• Minimum of 10 years’ total experience with full life cycle recruiting in a fast-paced corporate environment. 

• Minimum of 2 years in management/leading others. 

• Experience with iCIMS or similar ATS systems preferred. 

• Strong project management experience with ability to manage complex assignments and multiple searches while delivering the highest level of service 

• Excellent Relationship Management experience for both the hiring team and candidate. 

• Expert name generation, networking and candidate mapping skills. 

• Familiarity with behavioral interviewing techniques and other assessment methods. 

• High level of comfort with direct sourcing and the ability to sell currently employed potential candidates on opportunities. 

• Self-starter with a superior work ethic and a defined sense of urgency. 

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. 

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year.

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.  More details regarding benefits are available here: www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits