Sr Director / VP of Talent Acquisition

Avesta Computer Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Avesta Computer Services seeks a Sr. Director/VP of Talent Acquisition to lead innovative hiring strategies in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in recruiting, particularly within the creative and marketing sectors, and will be responsible for enhancing the agency's talent brand and recruiting processes. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on growth and creativity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of recruiting experience, particularly in creative and marketing.
• Proven ability to recruit from emerging talent to senior leadership.
• Strong connections within marketing and creative industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a market-leading hiring strategy.
• Develop and maintain active talent pipelines.
• Partner with PBPs to enhance candidate experience.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Project Management

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Creative Thinking

Tools

Google Suite

Recruiting Platforms

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Specialist at Avesta Computer Services | Expertise in IT, Non-IT Talent Acquisition

Company - Join a fast-growing, award-winning creative communications agency shaping culture and driving impact for some of the world's most iconic brands. Be part of a team where innovation, storytelling, and strategic thinking come together to make every day count.

Job Title -Sr. Director/ VP of Talent Acquisition

Location - NYC , New York - Hybrid

We’re looking for an innovative and entrepreneurial senior recruiting lead who has a passion for transformative hiring strategies that can help build a unique talent brand across the industry. You will bring a progressive approach to sourcing, helping to elevate our recruiting processes and build a best-in-class talent attraction function. This is an opportunity to join an award-winning creative communications agency as a strategic, hands-on recruiting partner who is excited to collaborate with our squad within a rewarding learning environment. Our customer prides itself on being a place to grow and further your career.

Our company culture is at the core of everything we do. We offer a highly collaborative environment where smart, passionate people come together to solve creative challenges. We work hard on the things we love. It’s how we produced e.l.f. SKIN’s first-ever global brand campaign based on cultural insights that our team unlocked and how we honed in on the legacy of both Nike and Converse to contextualize each brand’s heritage with creative that resonates with the next generation.

Our relationships power us. Our colleagues, clients, and partners are the most important part of our business. If you want to join a fast-growing, award-winning, creative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Talent Attraction:

• Collaborate with a cross functional team to design and execute a market-leading hiring strategy aligned with our agency’s vision and values
• Assist with building and enhancing our talent brand, ensuring it resonates both internally and externally
• Introduce innovative, creative approaches to the hiring and sourcing process that reflect agency pride and culture
• Develop and maintain active and passive talent pipelines for all levels and functions
• Establish strategic partnerships with staffing agencies and organizations to support critical skills and diversity sourcing efforts

Process Effectiveness:

• Partner with People Business Partners (PBPs), agency leaders and hiring managers to create seamless, inclusive, and efficient candidate experience
• Design and automate recruiting processes, systems, metrics and tools to streamline workflows and enhance candidate experiences
• Establish and monitor KPIs and dashboards to measure recruiting quality and process effectiveness, identify trends and recommend strategic adjustments to enhance outcomes
• Foster strong relationships with all stakeholders by offering guidance and expertise to achieve hiring goals

Leadership and Innovation:

• Support, design and lead programs and training sessions to upskill hiring managers and interviewers
• Cultivate relationships and represent the agency at industry events, career fairs, and networking opportunities
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to innovate employment branding strategies using social channels and emerging technologies
• Partner with PBPs to address skill gaps and future workforce needs by integrating DEIB goals into a comprehensive hiring strategy
• Stay updated on relevant labor laws and recruitment trends, leveraging insights to keep us ahead of the curve

Requirements

• 8+ years of recruiting experience, with a focus on creative and marketing industry strongly desired
• Proven ability to recruit at all levels, from emerging talent to senior leadership, with cultural fluency
• Executive presence with exceptional sr. stakeholder management, communication and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt proactively to evolving priorities and organizational changes, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
• Strong connections within the marketing and creative industries, including staffing agencies and diverse talent networks
• Creative thinker with a passion for building innovative programs and effective processes
• Skillful negotiation and problem-solving abilities, particularly in complex situations, with a consultative and strategic mindset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Expertise in recruiting platforms and Google Suite

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Advertising

Industries

• Advertising Services

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