Talent Acquisition Manager

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

Raindrop Agency - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Raindrop is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the recruitment process across the agency. This role involves leading full-cycle recruitment for various positions, including creative, strategic, and senior leadership roles, while ensuring the agency attracts top talent to support its people-first culture. The manager will collaborate with various departments to identify talent needs, develop inclusive hiring practices, and manage external resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and creating processes to lead key stakeholders through the vetting processes.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations, Sr. Director of Finance, and SVP of Service Delivery to analyze team workloads and predict resourcing needs.
• Partner with the Sales and Organic Growth teams to understand client needs and ensure adequate resourcing for incoming projects.
• Develop and implement inclusive hiring practices to promote diversity within the agency.
• Champion team members' strengths and opportunities to ensure the right talent is in place for key roles through succession planning.
• Collaborate with Department Leads to identify future talent needs and work on succession plans that promote internal growth and development.
• Develop strategies for sourcing candidates through job boards, networking, career events, and other innovative channels.
• Lead proactive contractor recruitment and vetting in collaboration with Department Leadership to ensure quick turnaround when business needs exceed internal capacity.
• Build relationships through marketing networking events, communities, career fairs, local university career departments, social media, and recruiting platforms to maintain a steady pipeline of potential candidates.
• Negotiate rates, manage onboarding, and activate contractors to meet project needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for global support agencies, contractors, and external resources, fostering positive relationships that align with company objectives.
• Stay current with hiring market data and analyze marketing industry trends to guide resourcing and recruitment plans.

Requirements

• 2-4 years proven experience in recruiting
• Excellent communicator and negotiator
• Proficient in ATS systems such as Workable
• Demonstrates strong organizational aptitude with a can-do attitude
• Empathetic and open-minded with a high level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to build relationships and work with diverse personalities
• Ability to work independently, both on longer-term strategic initiatives and on day-to-day operations
• Agency experience is preferred

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, no waiting period
• Generous employer contribution towards Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) plan
• New Hire stipend to support flexible working arrangements
• Professional development and learning stipends
• Access to Production Studio in San Diego, CA
• 15 vacation days that will accrue in your first year; Vacation days will increase with tenure
• 10 paid holidays + 2 paid flexible holidays
• Parental Leave Benefits