Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Description Who We Are Horizon Media , founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging. At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together. Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow. What You’ll Do 70% – Full Cycle Recruitment Manage and prioritize a high volume of job requisitions across functions and levels (e.g. Finance, Corporate, Analytics, Media Planning, Biddable Media, etc.) Source and engage with active and passive candidates, both local and remote Utilize various job platforms including but not limited to LinkedIn, Indeed, and the Horizon Media Career Page Review employee referrals, partnering with other Talent Acquisition members, as needed, to identify appropriate next steps Lead candidates through recruitment process beginning with recruiter phone screens, to facilitating and overseeing interviews, through to final stage negotiations and hiring Partner with hiring teams to ensure timely candidate feedback is received, navigating sensitive conversations with candidates when appropriate Prepare hiring team and candidates for interviews by educating on process and best practices, and keeping both parties accountable for all steps involved. Influence and guide key stakeholders in nuanced and challenging conversations and situations with candidates, utilizing expertise in the recruitment landscape and candidate pool Proactively look for new ways to improve Talent Acquisition and Interview process, take part in executing new processes with hiring teams, with manager and leadership guidance Maintain up to date candidate notes and details, ensuring accuracy and consistency across different platforms Proactively provide hiring teams with up to date statuses on open roles and candidates via biweekly reporting 20% – Relationship Management Ensure positive and streamlined candidate experience throughout the recruitment life cycle Collaborate with greater Talent Acquisition team, sharing candidate notes when roles overlap, brainstorming ways to improve overall processes and troubleshoot situations Work closely with Talent Acquisition Leadership, Community Talent, & People Generalists on department staffing needs Partner with larger Human Resources team on HR initiatives and projects Maintain close communication with hiring managers to ensure streamlined interviews and overall processes Manage up to Talent Acquisition leadership, escalating any events as needed, seek guidance proactively 10% – Learning & Development Participate in internal learning and development opportunities (i.e. GoLearn) to continue expanding knowledge across subject matter areas Participate in weekly Talent Acquisition meetings, sharing learnings and iterating on processes accordingly Who You Are A strong, effective communicator, that can autonomously manage relationships with candidates and hiring managers A problem solver with the ability to recognize when to elevate situations to manager or leadership Detail oriented with strong organizational skills An effective time manager, comfortable working on multiple requisitions at various stages Comfortable pivoting with changing candidate and hiring manager needs A helpful team player with business maturity in a professional setting, willing to roll up your sleeves and partner with team members based on bandwidth An active participant in teamwide meetings and conversations; eager to ask questions and provide thoughtful insight A self-starter, consistently motivated, proactive and resourceful, seeking feedback proactively A desire to stay on top of recruitment and industry trends A curious learner An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Preferred Skills & Experience 2+ years of full lifecycle recruitment experience Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter for posting jobs, starting searches, sending InMail’s, maintaining projects, and keeping up to date candidate notes Comfortable negotiating candidate salaries, start dates, etc. when extending offers Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems is extremely beneficial, but not a must Familiar and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite on a daily basis (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) Certificates, Licenses and Registrations N/A Physical Activity and Work Environment N/A #LI-KK1 #LI-HYBRID #HMI The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Salary Range $66,300.00 - $85,000.00 A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.