Manager, Talent Acquisition, Creative & Strategy

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE:

As Talent Acquisition Manager, Creative, you’ll be helping us build and lead the future of our agency through effective talent acquisition. You are dynamic and flexible, as you will need to create a balance between the social and technical components of your role. You are strategic, as well as executional, and understand that this role is equal parts project management, people management, relationship building, and actively recruiting.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Acts as a strategic member of the DEPT® team, representing recruitment and P&C to ensure alignment with organizational goals and the sustainability of its recruitment and onboarding programs
• Develop a deep understanding of our organization’s (Americas teams) skills, goals, and interests to help identify gaps and opportunities for growth
• Work with stakeholders and People & Culture in defining the critical hiring needs to attract a diverse set of candidates for their team(s)
• Recommend and drive improvements to ensure the team is at the cutting edge of your domain expertise (Creative)
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment and remain organized and strategic under tight deadlines
• Own all aspects of the recruiting process, including sourcing talent, advising hiring managers, job posting, screening calls, and offer negotiation
• Act as a hands-on manager who unblocks others by giving sound advice or building processes/procedures to provide solutions
• You provide advice and build processes/procedures to free up your team’s bandwidth to excel in their daily tasks
• Proactively identifies opportunities to facilitate cross-team work
• Sets the direction for the Creative TA team and sells that vision
• Establish trust and a perception of consistently bringing expertise and an educated, business-focused point of view to the table

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 2+ years of experience in Creative/Design recruiting in an agency or start-up environment
• Impressive candidate engagement approach with the ability to activate passive candidates
• Understand and execute against shifts in the marketplace that present recruiting opportunities in an agency setting
• Expert industry knowledge in the Creative recruiting space with ability to understand relevant skills, target companies, open source communities, etc.
• Strong project management skills and ability to move ideas through to deliverables
• Can navigate ambiguity when priorities change by remaining focused, productive, and seeking guidance on how to respond
• Able to rally people around a shared goal or project plan - great program and process leader who thinks holistically about the talent lifecycle and the business goals
• Energized by working with others, collaborating on ideas, collecting insight and input from others, and delivering as a team
• Able to identify challenges in team dynamics and propose or drive solutions
• Strong understanding of each team member’s skills, development opportunities, and communication styles to ensure they understand their purpose of work, have clear goals, domain knowledge and understanding of SOP’s
• Possesses a strong professional "brand" within the team that elevates one's ability to create value
• Consistently ensures that work proposed / being done is maximizing the recruiting process and/or candidate experience
• Is seen as a role model for the entire TA team

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.