Associate, Talent Acquisition

United Talent Agency; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Center of excellence

Well-being programs

Collaborative culture

Job summary

United Talent Agency is seeking an Associate, Talent Acquisition in Beverly Hills to support recruiting operations, ATS administration, and candidate research for unique roles. You will engage passive talent, coordinate interviews, and build talent pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

This is a growth-focused role with exposure to leadership and strategic hiring.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct Talent Acquisition experience.
• Executive-level and corporate function sourcing experience preferred.
• Sourcing techniques include LinkedIn, social platforms, and AI tools.
• Strong AI prompting skills for sourcing, research, and recruiting efficiency.
• Experience with ATS data accuracy; Ashby preferred for UTA adoption.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative problem solving and collaborative cross‑functional work.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting operations with reports, process maps, and ATS administration.
• Surface candidates for specialized and hard-to-fill roles.
• Design search strategies, map talent landscape, and conduct industry research.
• Use Boolean, LinkedIn, social platforms, and AI tools to engage passive talent.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews for a smooth candidate experience.
• Build targeted company and candidate lists to back current and future searches.
• Develop tailored job posting strategies and pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Track recruiting goals and maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Executive Sourcing

AI prompting

LinkedIn Sourcing

Tools

Ashby ATS

Job description

Associate, Talent Acquisition

UTA is seeking a driven Associate, Talent Acquisition to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team. This role is ideal for an effective self-starter with strong research instincts, natural curiosity, and a passion for learning in a fast-moving, evolving environment. The Associate will play a pivotal role in recruiting operations, including ATS administration, reporting, process documentation, and candidate research, while supporting searches for unique, specialized, and hard-to-fill roles. As the role grows, responsibilities may expand to include candidate outreach and screenings. This position reports to the SVP, Recruitment and offers the opportunity to help identify, engage, and attract top talent for a leading entertainment company.

The salary for this role is $75,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

• Support recruiting operations through the preparation and distribution of key reports, documentation of process maps and systems changes, and ATS administration as needed
• Identify and surface candidates for unique, specialized, and hard-to-fill roles aligned with UTA's strategic hiring goals
• Help define and design search strategies across a range of roles, including talent landscape mapping and industry research
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, LinkedIn, social media, and other platforms, to engage passive talent
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, creating a smooth and efficient experience for candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers
• Build targeted lists of companies and prospective candidates to support current and future searches
• Develop and execute tailored job posting strategies for assigned roles
• Proactively build talent pipelines for future hiring needs and maintain relationships with high-potential candidates
• Track recruiting goals and metrics while maintaining accurate candidate data in the Ashby ATS
• Incorporate feedback from recruiters and hiring managers, adjusting sourcing and posting strategies to support departmental goals
• Stay current on industry news, market trends, and developments impacting recruitment

What You Will Need

• 2+ years of direct Talent Acquisition experience
• Experience sourcing for executive-level and corporate functions preferred
• Direct experience with sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn, social platforms, and AI tools
• Strong AI prompting skills, with the ability to use AI tools to support sourcing, research, and recruiting efficiency
• Experience maintaining data accuracy within an ATS; experience with Ashby preferred as UTA implements the platform
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply creative approaches to business challenges
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and work effectively with team members across departments

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive programs to support your well-being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

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