Talent Acquisition Partner

How we LEAD: 
 
Universal Music Group is seeking a highly-skilled Talent Acquisition Partner to support searches across the organization. This will be a contract position (full-time or part-time) for 3 months, rolling. If you are an assertive recruiter that enjoys the challenge of finding specialized talent, we want to speak to you! If you have a passion for music and your profession, thrive in a dynamic environment, and value relationships, we want to speak to you! If really being valued for your impact motivates you, you want to speak to us!  

How you'll CREATE: 

• Provide full life cycle recruiting services, across all levels, to various music labels and business functions

• Use a combination of recruiting techniques to creatively evaluate, network, and hire top tier talent; Actively identifies, converts,  and assesses passive talent 

• Strategize with leaders and hiring managers on a comprehensive sourcing and recruitment strategy for open positions; executes on strategy 

• Ownership of the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, even for those candidates not selected 

• Solves problems, takes ownership of the entire recruitment lifecycle 

• Proactive communicator; Hiring managers will never need to ask you for a status… they are updated frequently 

• Can work at all levels of an organization; has a voice, knows when to push and when to accept 

• Adaptable to shifts in priorities 

• Knowledgeable about the job market, trends, hot jobs, market salaries, and can speak/advise and consult with leaders in planning their workforce needs; influences through data and insights 

• Organized around: multiple requisitions, multiple hiring managers, volume of candidates, and need to develop and maintain strong relationships 

Bring your VIBE:  

• Passion for Recruiting; it’s not a job but a career choice 

• 3+ years of full lifecycle experience, successfully placing tech talent 

• Proficient with PC/Mac, MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Experience with Client Relationship Management tool, TA tools to maximize efficiency 

• Experience working in a data/insights-centric organization, leveraging those resources to inform and influence sourcing/recruitment strategy 

• BA/BS Degree preferred or equivalent experience 

• Highly organized, plans their time effectively and a strong sense of urgency 

• Values service and consulting 

• Possesses confidence, strong communication skills and business acumen necessary to interact with candidates, hiring managers and senior leaders in the entertainment industry 

• Resilient, finds answers, is a collaborator; comfortable setting expectations 

• Self-motivated; acts on priorities 

• Strong knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday preferred)

• Acts as a team member to People, Inclusion and Culture (HR) organization 

• Passion for Music!!! 

Please note: Benefits (Perks below) are not included for this contract position.