Manager, Talent Acquisition - Field Recruiting

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.

Pursuit is seeking an innovative Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead field recruitment across our operating locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, this role is responsible for hiring outcomes, recruiting readiness, and continuous improvement across the field.

Balancing people leadership with hands-on execution, this role partners closely with operations and the broader People Team to support high-volume seasonal and year-round operational hiring across multiple geographies.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience building talent pipelines, developing sourcing strategies, and influencing hiring leaders to attract top talent in fast-paced environments. They are equally comfortable coaching recruiters and step directly into recruitment delivery to evolving business needs.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly adaptable talent acquisition professional who thrives in dynamic, operationally focused environments.

ROLE & REPONSIBILITIES

• Manage recruitment priorities within field operations (Hotel Properties', Attractions, Restaurants, Retail and more!) across geographies to ensure timely, effective hiring outcomes
• Leads end-to-end recruiting delivery for high-volume seasonal hiring across multiple locations
• Partner with operational leaders to proactively support evolving operational hiring needs
• Monitor hiring progress, pipelines, and key recruiting metrics
• Identify hiring risks, market challenges, process gaps, implementing proactive solutions as needed
• Champion innovative sourcing strategies, recruiting initiatives and continuous improvement efforts for field hiring

Team Leadership and Coaching

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Field Recruiters
• Set clear expectations for priorities, performance, and candidate experience
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and development support to build recruiter capability
• Foster a collaborative team culture that emphasizes shared ownership and flexibility during peak hiring cycles

Hiring Manager Enablement

• Act as a trusted advisor to operational hiring managers, providing coaching on effective, inclusive hiring practices
• Support interview process design, candidate assessment and selection best practices
• Strengthen hiring manager capability through training, tools, and consistent recruiting practices
• Drive high-quality candidate experience while balancing speed and high-volume hiring demands

Process Optimization, and Continuous Improvement

• Provide feedback and strategic recommendations to enhance HRIS Talent Acquisition processes, reporting capabilities, effectiveness
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and elevate talent acquisition practices across geographies
• Ensure recruitment practices remain compliant and aligned with employment standards and regulations across the U.S. and Canada

REQUIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including high-volume and seasonal hiring environments
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with a strong coaching and development focus
• Proven ability to partner effectively with hiring leaders and operations stakeholders across multiple locations or regions
• Candidates with prior experience recruiting using Workday will be prioritized., additionally experience with Paradox AI preferred and an asset.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and influencing process optimization and improvements.
• Experience within hospitality, tourism, retail, operations, or other high-volume service-based industries is strongly preferred
• Bilingualism in English and Spanish is considered an asset

Why This Role Matters

The Manager, Talent Acquisition –Field Recruiting, plays a pivotal role in ensuring Pursuit’s locations are staffed with the right teams at the right time. This role shapes how recruiting operates in the field, strengthens hiring manager capability, and drives continuous improvement in how we attract and hire talent across our iconic destinations.

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About Us:

We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.

Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Reykjavík and Costa Rica.

Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.

What will your work environment be like?

At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.

Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories

PURSUIT PERKS

• Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections

• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends

• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail

• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources 

Equal Employment Opportunities Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [email protected].

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.