Human Resources - Technical Recruiter

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. 

The Role

The Technical Recruiter will lead all full life cycle technical recruiting efforts across the US. As a Technical Recruiter you will support the Technology team through identifying candidates and candidate pools, building networks and proactively promoting our brand in the marketplace. You will be responsible for attracting and hiring CAA’s most valued asset – its people! 

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment process for all areas of CAA Technology, including but not limited to, application and infrastructure engineering, information security, business systems, service delivery, program and project management, product management and data analysts and scientists 
• Own the full life cycle recruitment process including proactively sourcing, screening, interviewing, creating and extending offers, and partnering with hiring managers throughout the selection process 
• Design, implement and execute robust, innovative recruiting strategies to attract and hire top talent with diverse backgrounds and skill sets 
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process to develop a deep understanding of the team’s hiring needs and ensure the needs and goals are met 
• Assume the role of a talent partner by influencing key stakeholders in the recruiting process to ensure deliverables are in alignment with organizational diversity and inclusion goals 
• Consistently provide an exceptional, positive candidate experience with a focus on communication and process clarity  
• Develop a strong proactive pipeline of talent at all levels within the Technology department 
• Attend industry recruiting events to connect with talent and promote our brand  
• Utilize various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and industry events, to identify and engage potential candidates 
• Source, screen, and assess candidates to identify those who best match the technical and cultural needs of the organization 
• Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate candidates' technical skills, experience, and cultural competencies  
• Support the hiring manager and hiring team through intake, interview plans, interview training and best practices, debriefs, hiring decisions, offer details, and onboarding 
• Successfully drive and facilitate offer negotiations including managing candidate compensation expectations through the process, extending offers, landing on terms, and managing all pre-hire communications 
• Effectively collaborate with key cross-functional stakeholders such as, HR Business Partners, Compensation, and HRIS 

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a technical recruiter, with a focus on information technology, information security, data analytics and science, program management and business systems 
• Strong understanding of full lifecycle recruiting and technical hiring processes 
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines 
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a focus on candidate and stakeholder relationship management 
• Familiarity with technical concepts and terminology to effectively assess candidates' technical skills and experience 
• Familiarity with latest pay transparency laws and best practices, and proven ability to successfully manage the compensation negotiatio