Recruiter (Contract)

MLB’s Talent Acquisition team is looking for a Contract Recruiter for a 6-month assignment. Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top-talent. The Recruiter will be responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for the Corporate and Business teams, including Sponsorship, Strategy, Global Events, Legal, Finance, and Ticketing. This role encompasses hiring for a variety of opportunities (full-time, part-time, and internship positions) where needed. The Recruiter will develop a thoughtful recruitment plan, source high-caliber candidates, and enhance our recruiting processes to support MLB's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers to understand team needs, provide strategic talent insights, and guide them through the hiring process.
• Source, engage, and build a pipeline of qualified candidates through networking, social media, industry events, and direct outreach.
• Implement effective and scalable recruitment processes to attract diverse, high-quality candidates who align with MLB’s culture and business goals.
• Partner with internal HR teams, including HR Business Partners, Compensation, and Onboarding, to assess talent trends and address hiring needs.
• Facilitate a seamless candidate experience, ensuring consistent communication, transparency, and efficiency throughout the hiring process.
• Coach and guide hiring managers on best practices, including interviewing techniques, assessment strategies, and market trends.
• Manage the offer process, including preparing and negotiating competitive job offers in collaboration with HR and Compensation teams.
• Contribute to recruitment initiatives and projects that enhance talent acquisition strategies and improve efficiency.
• Stay informed on industry trends and evolving hiring practices, continuously evaluating ways to enhance the recruitment process.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of recruitment (in-house or agency).
• Strong ability to build and manage relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and key stakeholders.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive sourcing skills, including experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent engagement tools.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with a consultative approach to talent acquisition.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and follow-through.
  
  

Pay Range: $36/hr - 43/hr

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!