Ideas United is a creative studio built on the power of storytelling. Our progressive model allows our team to take an unconventional approach by finding and fostering emerging talent, we have built a global talent network of 3,500 storytellers working alongside over 50 in-house creatives. We shape experiences, rethink conventions, and speak to new audiences across four key categories: students, brands, universities amp; nonprofits, and originals. We focus on producing authentic, story-driven content to create for a better future. We are a group of people working to lift voices and create change for the underrepresented, the emerging and the lifelong storytellers.
We are a team of people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and unique interests. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability have equal opportunities to thrive, collaborate and create.
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SummaryThe Talent Acquisition Manager will lead the recruitment and placement of 3 key components of our model: Core team members (full-time), project-focused community members (contractors), and building bench talent to join our community on an ongoing basis. Reporting to the Head of People, the TAM will work closely with the People and Project Operations teams to help forecast and manage internal resources and capacity. The Talent Acquisition Manager must be incredibly organized, able to find clarity without having all the data and can see the big picture connecting all the details they are tracking.
This role is full-time and based out of our brand-new headquarters in Grant Park, Atlanta.What You'll Do:
- Develop, facilitate, and implement all phases of the recruitment and placement process
- Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria
- Assist team members with identifying the appropriate levels of available community members, recruitment, and outreach
- Interact with potential candidates (for both core team and community roles) on professional networks and social media
- Create talent pipelines for current and future hires for core team and community member roles
- Post job ads in the most effective digital media for open positions
- Develop a network and build relationships with third-party recruiters to assist with specialized placements
- Screen candidates, select qualified and interested candidates for the interviewing phase, and then connect viable candidates with hiring managers
- Maintain contact with candidates to keep them apprised of the status of their applications
- Facilitate contacts by creating and maintaining a presence in the technical/industry community and marketplace
- Oversee the scheduling of interviews; preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials
- Assist with the interview process, attend and conduct interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with the hiring manager and Head of People during the offer process, identify and recommend salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details
- Develop and maintain a pipeline to our team benches of community members
- With the support of the People Coordinator, negotiate and create contracts using standard company procedures, manage contract expiration dates, ensure community members are compliant with relevant legal requirements, and ensure paperwork is uploaded, signed, and up-to-date in our database
- Work with the Head of People to ensure community member pay rates are current and relevant to the market
- Work with the relevant departments to oversee initial onboarding for community members and core team members to ensure they are properly set up
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
- Organize and attend job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We'll Love About You:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
- Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking softwar