Creative Operations Talent Manager, Brand Studio

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience leading cross-functional change initiatives in an enterprise organization.
  
• Experience leading or managing programs while working with cross-functional teams.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a creative agency, production house, or in-house brand studio environment.
• Track record of managing and nurturing a network of freelance creative talent.
• Understanding of the different creative disciplines and roles (e.g., creative, motion graphics, design, production).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a keen eye for detail.

About the job

Brand Studio is focused on building the Google brand. By combining user insights, strategic thinking, beautiful design, and storytelling, our team creates a wide range of work that drives love for the Google brand. To achieve that, we are a multidisciplinary team of marketers, social and insights specialists, creatives, producers, and strategy and operations experts who work together to create exceptional marketing. This role is part of our brand marketing discipline.

In this role, you will manage the contingent workforce (temps, vendors and contractors) for the Brand Studio Creative team. You will be comfortable working in ambiguity with changing role profiles and competing priorities. Your day-to-day will change based on project timelines, but at all points you will be advocating for the Temps, vendors, and contractors (TVCs) and full time employee applicant experience and support talent assessments, evaluating skills and team needs. You will ensure that the organizational health of the creative team is supported through proper staffing models, tracking tools and systems to ensure hours and time is managed and clearly communicated.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$191,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

In this role, you will manage the contingent workforce (temps, vendors and contractors) for the Brand Studio Creative team. You will be comfortable working in ambiguity with changing role profiles and competing priorities. Your day-to-day will change based on project timelines, but at all points you will be advocating for the Temps, vendors, and contractors (TVCs) and full time employee applicant experience and support talent assessments, evaluating skills and team needs. You will ensure that the organizational health of the creative team is supported through proper staffing models, tracking tools and systems to ensure hours and time is managed and clearly communicated.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting processes for all TVC roles on the team and manage the day-to-day needs for TVCs (e.g., access to internal tools, timesheet approvals, expenses).
• Maintain rosters of discipline specific collaborators in partnership with discipline owners within the team (e.g., creative, motion graphics, design, production).
• Perform administration and data entry using internal tools and Google products to ensure organization around all resourcing in Brand Studio.
• Communicate professionally, with a high level of context as it relates to each individual at all times. Treat all applicants with dignity and respect while maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.