Talent Partner

About the role

Scopely is seeking a Talent Partner to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across Engineering, Data, AI/ML, Marketing and Technical Product functions. This role requires a strategic mindset that can navigate the complexities of building elite teams within a fast-paced interactive entertainment environment. The hire will act as a key advisor to leadership, ensuring that talent strategies are aligned with ambitious business objectives. You will own the full recruitment lifecycle for critical positions, driving quality outcomes through structured and data-informed processes. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to deliver exceptional candidate experiences while securing high-caliber technical professionals. This position demands a proactive and entrepreneurial spirit capable of influencing stakeholders and establishing trusted partnerships.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Own and manage the full lifecycle recruiting process for technical roles across the organization, from intake through offer acceptance, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Data, AI/ML, and Technology leaders to understand current and future talent needs and develop strategic, long-term hiring plans.
• Source and engage top technical talent through proactive market mapping, targeted networking, employee referrals, and advanced direct sourcing methodologies.
• Build and maintain robust passive candidate pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill technical roles, reducing time-to-fill and enhancing optionality.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers by providing up-to-date talent market insights, competitive intelligence, and data-driven recommendations on hiring strategies.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing approaches to identify and attract top engineering, data, and technical talent in a competitive landscape.
• Evaluate candidate backgrounds, technical experience, and career trajectories against precise role requirements and nuanced team dynamics.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience through consistent communication, radical transparency, and meticulous process management at every stage.
• Partner with interview teams to drive objective calibration, alignment on hiring criteria, and the implementation of high-quality assessment practices.
• Manage offer development, negotiation, and closing activities while collaborating closely with Compensation, HR, and business leaders to finalize decisions.
• Leverage data and recruiting metrics to identify systemic improvements, optimize hiring outcomes, and enhance the overall effectiveness of recruitment processes.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, AI-enabled recruiting practices, and the evolving technical talent market to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably within gaming, technology, software, AI/ML, or high-growth environments that demand rapid adaptation.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for Engineering, Data Science, IT/Security, Technical Product, or other related technical functions in complex technology domains.
• Strong passive candidate sourcing capabilities and proven experience building talent pipelines for highly competitive technical markets where top performers are rarely job searching.
• Ability to assess technical talent and understand software development processes, diverse engineering disciplines, and evolving technical career paths to match skills accurately.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers to co-create hiring strategies, influence talent decisions, and align on success metrics.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills with the capacity to establish credibility, trust, and influence across all levels of a large, matrixed organization.
• Excellent interviewing, candidate assessment, and closing skills that ensure a fair, consistent, and high-quality evaluation of technical capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent searches, prioritize effectively, and maintain quality under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage recruiting metrics, analyze trends, and use insights to drive decisions that improve hiring velocity and quality.
• Experience working within an in-house Talent Acquisition team is preferred, providing exposure to unique challenges and operational nuances of internal recruiting.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with a preference for candidates who can demonstrate continuous learning and professional development.
• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with modern AI development methodologies and AI-enabled workflows to better assess and source specialized technical talent.
• Preferred Experience: Experience using advanced sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and AI-assisted recruiting technologies to scale sourcing efforts and improve precision.

Practical notes

• Candidates must be authorized to work in Mexico without sponsorship as this role is based in Mexico City, Mexico.
• Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English to facilitate initial screening and review by the global Talent Acquisition team.
• This position involves collaboration across multiple time zones, requiring flexibility in scheduling and communication to support global team initiatives.
• The role requires frequent interaction with cross-functional partners, necessitating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Attention to detail is critical when managing multiple requisitions, ensuring accuracy in candidate profiles, assessments, and offer documentation.
• The successful candidate will be expected to uphold Scopely's core values of excellence, collaboration, and integrity in all interactions with candidates and team members.
• This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in high-impact projects that directly influence the company's talent strategy.
• Travel is not required for this role, allowing for a primarily remote or hybrid work arrangement focused in the Mexico City region.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position, so candidates must have the necessary right to work in Mexico.
• The posting will remain open until the position is filled, encouraging early applications for consideration in a competitive talent market.
• The role may evolve over time to encompass additional responsibilities as the company scales and strategic priorities shift, offering flexibility and growth potential.
• All discussions regarding compensation and benefits will be handled in accordance with local laws and internal equity guidelines during the hiring process.