Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Warner Music Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to own the full lifecycle recruitment for senior roles across locations. You will act as a strategic advisor, using labor market insights and data to shape hiring strategies and build diverse pipelines while partnering with the broader People team.

This in-office role requires at least four days per week in the office and offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to influence hiring standards in a global

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally combining agency and in-house work.
• Proven talent strategist with proactive sourcing methods and competitive intelligence.
• Hands-on with modern ATS platforms (Workday preferred) and sourcing tech.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle recruitment for assigned roles, delivering an outstanding candidate experience. Though west‑coast based, you will recruit for other locations and time zones.
• Serve as a strategic talent advisor to business leaders, using labor market insights and data to shape hiring strategies.
• Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to build robust, diverse pipelines for immediate hires and long‑term growth.
• Lead TA projects to enhance candidate experience and optimize recruitment processes.
• Manage agency partner relationships and ensure alignment with SLAs.
• Represent Warner Music Group as an employer brand ambassador at panels, events, and campus programs.
• Partner with the People team to deliver cohesive talent solutions.
• Drive recruitment initiatives and diversify our pipeline.
• Mentor hiring managers on interview guidelines and market dynamics.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Agency and in-house experience

Proactive sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

Talent mapping

ATS (Workday)

Data-driven recruiting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Workday

Sourcing technologies

Job description

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Your role:

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you will immerse yourself in a vibrant, creative environment, turning your passion for connecting people and music into a rewarding career.

• Own the full lifecycle recruitment for assigned roles, delivering an outstanding candidate experience from initial briefing to negotiation and onboarding. Although the role is west-coast based, you will recruit for positions in other locations and time zones, as well.
• Serve as a strategic talent advisor to business leaders, using labor market insights, industry trends, and data to build hiring strategies and influence talent decisions.
• Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to build robust, diverse talent pipelines for immediate hires and long‑term organizational growth.
• Lead key talent acquisition projects aimed at enhancing candidate experience, optimizing recruitment processes, and embedding best practices across the organization.
• Manage agency partner relationships, evaluating vendor performance and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and SLAs.
• Represent the Warner Music organization as an employer brand ambassador at industry panels, networking events, and campus programs.
• Partner seamlessly with the broader People team (People Partners, Total Rewards, etc.) to deliver cohesive, business‑aligned talent solutions.
• Drive recruitment initiatives, establishing strategic partnerships and talent channels to continually diversify our pipeline.
• Mentor and guide hiring managers on interview guidelines, candidate assessment, and competitive market dynamics.

About you:

• 5‑7 years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, ideally combining agency and in‑house environments, with a proven track record of filling complex and senior‑level positions.
• Proven talent strategist with expert‑level knowledge of proactive sourcing methods (LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, niche networks, and competitive intelligence).
• Tech‑savvy, with hands‑on experience using modern ATS platforms (Workday preferred) and sourcing technologies.
• Consultative approach with the confidence and executive presence to challenge, advise, and influence collaborators at all levels.
• Strong business insight, with the ability to quickly grasp industry dynamics and translate strategic objectives into effective talent strategies.
• Demonstrated project management capability, with experience leading TA initiatives, process improvements, or early‑career programs.
• Ability to be flexible and nimble in an ever‑evolving business environment.
• Data‑informed approach, comfortable applying recruitment metrics to evaluate pipeline health and sourcing efficiency.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, capable of fostering collaboration across global and cross‑functional teams.
• Outstanding organizational skills and process driven orientation.

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in‑office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 Annually

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at every stage of their career.

We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.