Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience
Bustle Digital Group
People & HR, People & HR
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jan 10, 2025
Job Title: Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience
Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid, 2-3 days/week in the office)
Reporting to: Senior Director of HR
Supporting: BDG Media & W Magazine
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience to join our team. This multifaceted role involves leading full-cycle recruitment efforts across all departments, including engineering, editorial, sales, and marketing, while also supporting HR operations and employee experience at BDG Media and W Magazine.
You will collaborate closely with business leaders and hiring managers to attract top-tier talent and foster a positive company culture. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities - Recruitment:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for full time, part time and temparey staff, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier talent in the media industry.
- Conduct and facilitate candidate interviews, managing interview schedules with panels.
- Proactively source and engage candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other career platforms.
- Oversee vendor relationships with Lever (ATS) and LinkedIn, ensuring smooth integration and use.
- Lead weekly recruitment status meetings with leadership to provide updates and align on priorities.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience, providing timely and constructive feedback throughout the hiring process.
- Manage the offer process from obtaining approval from leadership to extending offers and handling negotiations.
- Provide guidance to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, evaluating, and selecting candidates.
- Maintain and analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of hiring strategies and refine processes accordingly.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and competitor talent strategies to ensure the company remains competitive in attracting top talent.
Onboarding and New Hire Experience:
- Lead the new hire onboarding experience, ensuring new hires feel welcomed and integrated into the company.
- Collaborate with department managers to create structured onboarding schedules and robust plans for new hires.
- Conduct new hire orientations on the first day, providing an overview of company culture, policies, and the employee experience.
- Serve as a resource to new hires, ensuring they have the tools and information needed for a smooth transition into their roles.
Corporate Programming and Culture:
- Work with vendors and agency partners to plan and execute corporate events, including team-building activities and happy hours.
- Support culture and employee engagement initiatives across the company, working to promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Assist with HR-driven programs that promote employee development, recognition, and overall well-being.
Qualifications
- Experience: 4+ years of experience in talent acquisition and employee experience, preferably within a fast-paced, media, or digital environment.
- ATS Expertise: Strong experience with ATS platforms, particularly Lever.
- Sourcing Skills: Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.
- Multi-Department Experience: Proven ability to recruit across diverse departments and fill a wide range of roles.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent project management and organizational abilities, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to resolving HR challenges.
- Culture & Engagement: A passion for building and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and collaborative company culture.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- HR Insight: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a focus on employee satisfaction and retention.
Why Join us?
- Impact: Play a key role in shaping the talent strategy and directly influencing the growth of iconic brands like W Magazine.
- Creative Environment: Be part of a dynamic, creative, and fast-paced media company with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Culture: Work in a supportive and engaging company culture that prioritizes employee development, diversity, and work-life balance.
- Growth: Opportunity for professional development and growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
Disclaimer: It’s come to our attention that scammers are pretending to recruit and hire on behalf of Bustle Digital Group (BDG). Note: Any legitimate BDG job offers or correspondence would come directly from an official bustle.com or bdg.com email address.
BDG is aware of individuals attempting to perpetrate scams by falsely representing themselves as BDG recruiters. In some instances, the person may ask candidates to pay a fee to submit an application, pay for equipment, or share bank account information in order to receive a gift. BDG will never ask for financial information of any kind or for any payment during the job application process. BDG will never ask for personal information during the interview process such as passport number, bank account number, social security number. BDG will never ask you to receive and ship packages or goods during our interview process. Our recruitment process takes place by phone, via zoom, or in person.
We urge everyone to exercise caution. If something feels off about your interactions, we encourage you to suspend or cease communications. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to hr@bustle.com and we will let you know if it’s legitimate or not.
BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture through its authentic and trusted storytelling. Audiences turn to our brands – Bustle, Elite Daily, The Zoe Report, NYLON, Inverse, Mic, W, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, and The Dad – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the interests engaging the next generation. Founded in 2013, the Company reaches over 223 million readers and social fans and serves hundreds of the world's largest advertisers. BDG has global offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Paris.