Freelance Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
Edelman is looking for a Freelance Senior Talent Acquisition Manager focused on creative and production freelance hiring. This role involves attracting, sourcing, and onboarding top freelance talent to meet the organization's needs, while building a network of freelancers in Creative, Design, Production, and Digital to support various projects and initiatives. The position is temporary, expected to last 3-6 months, with a possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative Talent Acquisition team that is creative and passionate about attracting and retaining talent for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Freelancer Sourcing and Acquisition
• Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy to identify and attract freelance talent through various channels, including job boards and social media.
• Collaborate with the US Resource Management team and hiring managers to understand freelance hiring needs and create accurate job descriptions.
• Proactively reach out to potential freelance candidates to build a talent pool for current and future needs.

Screening and Evaluation
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate the qualifications of freelance candidates.
• Ensure candidates align with the organization's values and project requirements 8.

Talent Pipeline Management
• Maintain a well-organized database of freelance talent, monitoring their availability and performance
• Engage and nurture relationships with high-performing freelance talent.

Collaboration and Communication
• Work closely with Resource Management, hiring managers, and finance to understand project requirements 
• Communicate effectively with freelancers regarding project details and expectations.

Compliance and Legal Considerations
• Ensure freelance hiring practices comply with labor laws and regulations, including contract management and tax considerations.
• Assist in developing and implementing diversity initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in recruitment within a Production, PR, Creative, Digital, or Advertising agency environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a multi-tasking expert with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Experience with creative sourcing techniques beyond LinkedIn are essential, along with a solid understanding of skills specific to Creative, Design, Production, and Content Creation.
• Highly organized, experienced with recruitment tools, such as an ATS
• Excellent communication skills 
• Good judgment and confidentiality are crucial, as is the ability to adapt to a fast-paced agency environment 

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Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.