Hybrid Early Careers Recruiter

at Creative Artists Agency

• Job title: Early Careers Recruiter
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $99,000 - $131,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Early Careers Recruiter at Creative Artists Agency responsible for attracting and recruiting top university talent. Collaborating with stakeholders to fulfill hiring needs across early career pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle early career recruitment process, from proactive sourcing and screening to interviewing, offer creation, and closing.
• Design and execute innovative, data-informed recruiting strategies that attract top talent with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
• Manage a high volume of informational interviews and candidate interactions to maintain a robust and competitive applicant pool.
• Develop a deep understanding of business hiring needs and build trusted, consultative relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic Talent Partner, influencing decision-makers to ensure recruiting outcomes align with the organization's business goals.
• Collaborate with global HR team members on cross-functional initiatives and departmental projects.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to a Recruitment Coordinator.
• Influence and contribute to a targeted campus recruiting strategy, cultivating strong relationships with career centers, faculty, and student organizations.
• Represent the company at campus recruiting events, career fairs, and community networking events to connect with emerging talent and elevate brand awareness.
• Deliver an exceptional, consistent candidate experience by ensuring timely, transparent communication at every stage of the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
• 5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, with a strong emphasis on early career and university recruitment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) required.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand complex organizational structures and translate hiring needs into effective recruiting strategies.
• Proven ability to build influential partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• A collaborative team player with a high sense of urgency, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable operating autonomously and navigating ambiguous or complex recruitment situations with sound judgment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak recruiting seasons, particularly in the fall.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Discretionary bonus