Talent Partner

Job Title: Talent Partner (Recruiter)

Work Location: Remote but ideally located in NY, NJ, CT, or Mass.

Start Date: August 2024

 

Recently named one of WorkLife’s 50 Best Places to Work and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Whalar Group is a global creator company on a mission to liberate the creative voice. 

Creators are at the heart of everything we do! We are a curious, diverse team of 300 individuals around the world who are passionate about the Creator Economy. Our proximity, understanding, and trust of creators evolved into a first-of-its-kind creator ecosystem. Under Whalar Group, there are six companies: Whalar, a global creator agency; Whalar Talent, a full-service, 360° creator and talent management company; Foam, a suite of AI tools, templates, and services; Moby Ventures, creator-centric venture studio; Umi Games, a groundbreaking gaming studio; and The Lighthouse, an IRL campus for creators.

About the role:

As a Talent Partner at the Whalar Group, you will provide exceptional customer service to hiring managers, develop and execute sourcing strategies, and manage the full recruitment process for various roles. You will ensure a high-touch candidate experience and support recruitment projects such as employer branding and diversity initiatives. With a focus on building strong pipelines and delivering high-quality candidates, your role will be crucial in fulfilling the Whalar Group's hiring goals.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Provide exceptional levels of customer service to hiring managers and senior stakeholders
• Act as the employer branding champion to cultivate hiring managers and interviewers to represent Whalar's culture in a meaningful way.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and other stakeholders to develop sourcing and hiring strategies 
• Responsible for the recruitment of a range of roles across all departments including sales, creative, client services, and measurement & analytics
• Managing the full recruitment process from briefing to close
• Identify, attract, negotiate compensation packages and close all level candidates, continuously deliver high-quality candidates and fulfill the hiring goal
• Ensure a high-touch candidate experience.
• Support on recruitment projects such as workshops, employer branding, D&I initiatives

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Ideally, 1+ years recruiting for Marketing, Advertising, or Influencer agencies or startup environment
• Proven abilities to attract/hunt passive candidates and build strong pipelines
• Excellent at selling value proposition, negotiating, and closing great candidates
• High attention-to-detail and ability to juggle multiple reqs
• Sharp eye for business with the ability to listen, ask relevant questions, and think three steps ahead
• Ability to establish relationships by phone, email, and social media channels
• Working knowledge of ATS tools (Greenhouse a bonus!) and recruiting technologies
• A passion for building diverse teams and delivering an exceptional candidate experience

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 and serves as a general guideline reflecting the potential compensation for the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate's experience, expertise, alignment with the position's requirements, and ultimately budget approvals.

This is a remote first position with a preference for the right candidate to be flexible to coming into our NYC office on occassion. You will ideally be located in either NY, NJ, or CT. However, we are also open to people located in RI, MA, CA, CA, FL, or IL.

Our values:

At Whalar, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers. 

The perks:

Whalar provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
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