Sr. Creative Recruiter

The Wonderful Company is seeking a strategic Senior Creative Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for our full-service, in-house agency and corporate teams, supporting hiring across Advertising, Creative, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, and related disciplines. This is a highly consultative recruiting role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch environment and brings a strong blend of creativity, business partnership, operational rigor, and talent advisory expertise. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, solutions-oriented, analytical, and passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. As a key member of our in-house Talent Acquisition team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, helping shape talent strategy, drive hiring excellence, and continuously improve recruiting processes and programs across the organization. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Responsibilities Lead full-cycle recruitment for creative, marketing, communications, and brand-related roles across The Wonderful Company portfolio, including both full-time and freelance talent. Partner closely with leaders across our internal agency and corporate functions to deeply understand business needs, team dynamics, and evolving talent priorities. Act as a strategic talent advisor to hiring managers by guiding and coaching throughout the recruitment process, including intake meetings, sourcing strategy, interview design, candidate calibration, feedback facilitation, and offer strategy. Deliver a highly personalized, white-glove candidate and hiring manager experience with exceptional responsiveness, communication, and follow-through. Recruit across a broad range of disciplines including Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, PR/Communications professionals, Brand Managers, Digital Marketers, Social Media, Content, and related functions. Build and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage top-tier passive talent in highly competitive and niche markets. Expertly assess creative portfolios and candidate capabilities, providing thoughtful and timely recommendations to hiring teams. Facilitate aligned and efficient hiring decisions by driving strong interview processes, productive debrief discussions, and clear evaluation criteria. Leverage data, reporting, and market insights to influence recruiting strategy, improve decision-making, and provide updates to business leaders. Build and nurture long-term talent pipelines and external networks to strengthen future hiring efforts and elevate The Wonderful Company employer brand. Represent The Wonderful Company externally through networking events, industry engagement, social media, and talent community outreach. Lead and contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional programs focused on process improvement, operational excellence, and scalability. Manage workstreams within larger recruiting or organizational projects, ensuring strong execution, stakeholder alignment, and timely delivery of outcomes. Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting processes, tools, candidate experience, and team operations with a mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Maintain strong recruiting operations discipline by managing candidate workflows and ensuring data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System. Conduct regular business check-ins and maintain proactive communication with hiring leaders to position Talent Acquisition as a true strategic business partner. Qualifications 7+ years of progressive recruiting experience, with significant experience supporting creative, agency, marketing, communications, or brand-related functions. Experience recruiting across a broad range of disciplines including creative, PR/corporate communications, digital marketing, and brand management roles. Experience recruiting both full-time employees and freelance/contract talent. Strong understanding of the creative evaluation process, including the ability to assess portfolios, creative thinking, storytelling, and conceptual work. Strong proficiency using Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI Sourcing & Talent Intelligence tools, and recruiting technologies to effectively manage candidate pipelines, execute strategic sourcing initiatives, and drive an efficient recruitment process. Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder partnership skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization. Strong consultative approach with proven ability to coach hiring leaders and drive effective, high-quality hiring decisions. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches, stakeholders, and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of service and attention to detail. Highly organized and operationally strong, with experience managing recruiting processes, systems, reporting, and analytics. Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive recruiting strategy and process improvements. Intellectual curiosity and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for learning and continuous improvement. Experience leading or contributing to recruiting projects, process enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively across diverse audiences. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field and/or equivalent professional experience. Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Benefits Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. EEO is the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr