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Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract Position)

Careers @ Universal Music Group
Full-time
On-site
Santa Monica, New York, United States

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

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.

Perks Playlist:

  • Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

    • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

    • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

    • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

    • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

    • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

  • Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

    • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

    • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

    • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

    • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

    • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

    • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category:

People, Inclusion & Culture

Salary Range:

$45p/hr - $65p/hr

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.