Manager, Talent Acquisition New York, New York, United States

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve. Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Position Summary: The Talent Acquisition Manager will manage full cycle recruitment efforts for all offices and teams but will primarily be dedicated to brand marketing focused roles in the creative, experiential, and digital agency space as well as analytics, hospitality and traditional brand marketing. The role will be based in Excel’s New York offices. Liaise with hiring managers to devise and execute on our recruitment strategy. Conduct initial intake call with hiring managers to help facilitate all necessary paperwork to initiate searches including preparation of job descriptions and justifications for management approval. Route all role requests through the proper approval process. Post jobs in applicant tracking system, including job boards, LinkedIn, and Excel Website. Share open roles with diversity and inclusion focused partners and networks. Assist with preparing weekly recruiting tracker for distribution to Partners, HR, Finance and Legal. Review resumes, screen candidates, coordinate interviews with hiring managers and collect feedback from hiring managers. Maintain candidate communication throughout interview process, ensuring a positive and engaging candidate experience. Utilize your professional network, industry contacts and other tools to source A-list talent. Manage salary negotiations and benefit discussions with finalists, create offer paperwork. Conduct Reference and Background checks. Maintain strong relationships with candidates and employee referrals to help build a pipeline of qualified professionals. Contribute to overall Excel talent strategy including brand promotion, strategic planning, social media strategy and content creation across social/recruiting channels (Excel website, LinkedIn, applicant tracking system, to include job boards, etc.) to position Excel as an employer of choice. Serve as a brand ambassador, sharing your passion and enthusiasm for the Excel name. Participate in recruitment events/career fairs and represent Excel within the industry and community Prepare recruitment and new hire analytic reports, tracking talent acquisition metrics, reviewing trends and providing insights. Monitor effectiveness of programs, making adjustments as needed. Design, develop and implement innovative outreach programs using diversity and inclusion best practices in support of Excel’s strategic initiatives. Create and provide training around best interview practices to hiring managers and teams. All other duties as assigned. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree required; Minimum of 4-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience required; Experience working with creative, strategy, digital, and production teams within an agency environment or on the brand side preferred; Previous use of an ATS system preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be a problem solver who is able to navigate new projects and assignments Exercise of persuasion and influence in complex and sensitive situations within all levels of the organization to effect decisions and outcomes that align with best practices Knowledge of state and federal laws and compliance matters Ability to act as an ambassador of Excel Knowledge of recruiting trends and best practices to help inform company strategy Must be able to build relationships, genuine connections, and trust both internally and externally Must be proactive and possess strong organization and prioritization skills Must have a high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Must have a client-first mentality and commitment to excellence and continuous improvement Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly in all the various modes (verbal, written, text, etc.) Must have well-developed interpersonal skills and a positive attitude Must be results and bottom-line oriented yet will possess sensitivity towards people and values Must have exceptional time-management skills and be able to execute tasks and responsibilities in an ever-changing environment Must be able to operate with discretion and confidentiality Must be a flexible and reliable team player internally and externally Must be able to think creatively and innovatively. The pay range for this position is: $95,000-$100,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Excel Sports Management is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic predisposition or genetic carrier status, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering and creating a dynamic workforce and environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.To help us monitor and assess our recruitment efforts, we invite you to self-identify as part of any group set forth below. Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be retained separate from your application for employment. Your voluntary cooperation is appreciated. #J-18808-Ljbffr Excel Sports Management, LLC.