Talent Acquisition Specialist
Company: Direct Agents
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDirect Agents is...AWARD WINNING4 x Winner of
Crain's Best Places to Work (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018)Best Employer
for Young Careers winner of Digiday's Work Life Awards 2021Most
Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday's Work Life Awards
2021NYC Top Workplaces winner 2021DIVERSEMinority Founded and
Led48% BIPOC, 38% of senior leadership62% Female, 42% of senior
leadershipGROWTH ORIENTED25% growth this past year across the
company2x speed for individual learning and career
developmentVISIONARYWe're creators and innovators. Problem solvers
and analytical thinkers. Innovators in action. We're excited to
take on the industry's biggest challenges. We continue to innovate
& outpace the competition. We have a vision to excel, in all
aspects of our marketing strategies. We are visionaries - dedicated
to accelerating growth not only for our clients but for our
employees as well.Ways You'll Make an Impact
- Sourcing and screening active & passive candidates for current
and future positions
- Scheduling and organizing candidate interviews for positions in
NY & LA
- Maintaining an up to date applicant tracking system, and
external job posting sites including Indeed and Glassdoor
- Helping ideate and launch innovative and creative recruitment
marketing initiatives
- Ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience from applying to
interview
- Coordinating and participating in recruitment events, career
fairs, and college recruiting efforts
- Assisting in various ad-hoc HR projects, including new employee
onboarding
- Researching and implementing new tools and programs to enhance
overall employee cultureFast Tracked Professional GrowthAs an
independent and nimble agency, you have a direct hand in the speed
of your growth. Some of the opportunities you'll have to thrive as
a thought leader include:
- Small group mentorship and real face time with executive
leaders
- Access to internal and external trainings and conferences
across technical skills, professional growth, and leadership and
management
- Strategic roundtable discussions
- Marketing certifications (Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc.)
- Inclusion in marketing initiatives including our blog posts,
podcasts, videos and more
- Speaking opportunities (internal and external)
- Award submissions opportunities (team and individual)What
You're Bringing
- 1+ years of Recruiting & Hiring experience and working
knowledge of talent management and applicant tracking systems.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, and strong
organizational skills.
- Deadline oriented attitude and ability to identify and address
obstacles quickly and efficiently.
- Proactive approach with excellent follow-up and a sense of
urgency.
- A positive attitude and are able to easily build relationships
across all functions.
- Experience with high volume, fast paced recruiting, preferably
in a digital marketing agency or tech setting.
- Experience working in multiple roles in support of a team.What
You'll Like Most About Working on the People & Culture Team
- Talent acquisition is the first step in integrating the future
members of our company! As a culture champion for Direct Agents,
you'll always be someone's first introduction to our company.
- There is lots of room for creative, out-of-the-box thinking as
you'll be helping drive our company culture and what makes us a
"best place to work"!Special Notes
- This role will be located in our NYC office and our office is
now open for hybrid work. You must reside, or be willing to
relocate, within commuting distance of the office for this
role.
- Direct Agents requires that all potential employees show proof
of full vaccination against COVID-19 upon an offer of employment,
subject to requests for accommodation.The Essentials & Our Perks
- A competitive salary with reviews based on performance
- Regular performance reviews occur at 1, 2, 3, 6 month marks
during onboarding and biannually after that.
- Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits including
access to providers like:
- One Medical, Talkspace, KindBody, and Health Advocate
- Paid Time Off, Birthdays, Volunteering Time and Self Care Days
- PTO ranges from 15 - 24 days/year with additional days
allocated for sick time and self care
- A newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible
views over Flatiron
- Our ‘Acceleration Hub' is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in
the heart of the Flatiron District
- Help getting here including access to commuter benefits and
annual memberships to Citibike
- Complimentary parking in a protected garage for those working
in our LA office
- Complimentary assortment of healthy snacks and fresh fruits in
office
- A new MacBook Pro laptop for ease of work in office or
remotely
- Dog friendly office!
- An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and
innovative projects
- Future career development opportunities with internal and
external opportunities for professional growth and networking
- Epic regular team building and company parties
- An unwavering belief that we can build, create and grow
together!Our People First CultureAt Direct Agents, hybrid is about:
- Human connection and establishing strong working
relationships
- Fostering a tailored approach for team members' rapid
growth
- Making space for camaraderie and just for fun moments
- Prioritizing mental health & overall wellnessOur ERG
initiatives include:
- WoDA - Direct Agents' women powered employee resource group
which works to pave the path to leadership for all women through
monthly workshops
- State of the World - helps provide an open forum to discuss the
social movements of our time and how we can have an impact on
them
- Opportunities to get involved with the community through
mentorship, community service, and pro bono marketing servicesIf
you're looking for a new role with space to directly influence the
business and company culture, apply today!Come As You AreWe think
of our organization as a tight-knit team built on a foundation of
respect. Your gender, your skin color, who you love, or who your
big shot uncle is doesn't make a difference here. Direct Agents is
a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you're smart and good
at what you do, come as you are.We are proud to be an equal
opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion
in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any
kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any
other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or
local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within
our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation,
benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Direct Agents makes hiring
decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs
at the time.Powered by JazzHRj2FFXDx30I
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