US Open HR Recruiter (Seasonal)

Who We Are

It takes the most talented people to put on the world’s greatest tennis event. The US Open Tennis Championships are one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world. Each year, for three weeks in the late summer, the US Open is the focus of the sports & entertainment universe. Passionate fans from around the world come to NYC to witness the toughest tennis on the game’s biggest stage. With more than 1.1 million on-site visitors, over 204 million television viewers worldwide and over 47 million online visitors globally in 2025, why not come and enjoy the thrill and excitement of working with our team?

Why Work for the USTA?

We are a passionate team of staff and volunteers focused on growing the sport of tennis and making it accessible to all. We are committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities for ALL to participate. Don’t know tennis? Don't worry, you can still find yourself in the game!

We are seeking a Seasonal HR Recruiter who will play a crucial part in creating our 2026 US OPEN team!

Start Date: March 23rd, 2026

End Date: September 13th, 2026

Schedule before US Open*: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri

• flexible to working weekends for events (job fairs)
  
  

Schedule during US Open*: working up to 12 hours per day, Mon-Sun

• flexible to working an opening, mid, or closing shift
  
  

The Role

• Need to be available to work 3 days a week starting in March/April, 5 days a week starting May and 7 days week a week from mid-August to early-September to meet recruiting needs and support event operations
• Manage the internal and external recruitment processes using a variety of sources and methods: internet advertising, direct sourcing, etc
• Maintain thorough knowledge of HR policies and procedures, communication of all relevant information to new hires and returning employees
• Assess needs and determine successful candidate profiles by working with department managers
• Generate weekly staffing reports, while adhering to all staffing deadlines as defined by the HR Leadership
• Assist new and returning employees with the onboarding process and collection of training certificates
• Work with hiring managers to ensure employees' start dates are consistent and up to date with hiring needs
• Interview and evaluate behavioral and technical skills of candidates to select a high quality hire
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding seasonal staff for non-US Open events
• Represent the USTA at assigned job fairs and recruit students into the USTA careers network
• Post and update all job postings for assigned positions/departments
• Delegate tasks amongst HR Assistants
• Report all employee relations issues to HR Leadership
• Assist with the distribution of credential badges and uniforms
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Who You Are

• Strong interest in Human Resources
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience, with prioritization on recruiting experience
• BA/equivalent degree in HR or similar field preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments
• Must be able to meet recruiting deadlines
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Suites
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Must possess exemplary interpersonal and customer service skills
• Bilingual: English Spanish preferred
• Experience working with HRIS/ATS systems strongly preferred
• Must be able to work in fast-paced high-stress environment
  
  

Hourly Pay: $23/hr, overtime eligible; daily meal allowance provided during tournament