Talent Acquisition Manager

Orchestra; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchestra, a leading communications company, seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to support its growth through effective recruitment strategies. The successful candidate will manage full-cycle recruitment, collaborate with hiring managers, and leverage their background in communications or public relations to enhance team building. Join a diverse team focused on innovation and excellence in talent acquisition.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Generous paid time off

Mobile phone reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years in communications, public relations, or recruiting.
• Proven success managing high-volume recruitment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across departments.
• Serve as a thought partner to hiring managers.
• Conduct candidate screenings and facilitate interview panels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen , Civitas Public Affairs Group , Derris , Glen Echo Group , Inkhouse , M18 , Message Lab , Onward and Small Girls PR . It also launched Brightmode , a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com .

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to join our Talent Team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s growth by leading full-cycle recruitment processes and serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers.

The ideal candidate will bring a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced, high-growth environments. This role requires a strong balance of strategic insight and operational rigor, as well as the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities with professionalism and attention to detail. We are especially interested in candidates with direct experience in communications, public relations, media relations, or digital who bring strong industry instincts and want to apply those skills to help build best-in-class communications teams.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for...

• Managing end-to-end recruitment processes across departments, ensuring timely and high-quality hires that align with business needs
• Serving as a thought partner to hiring managers, helping define role requirements, develop scorecards, and establish structured interview processes
• Facilitating weekly search meetings to maintain momentum, communicate progress, and ensure accountability across teams
• Conducting candidate screenings and participate in interview panels, as needed
• Maintaining accurate and organized candidate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Developing and maintaining pipelines of qualified candidates for high-priority or frequently recruited roles
• Identifying opportunities to optimize recruiting workflows and implement process improvements
• Leveraging and refining recruiting tools, templates, and best practices to support consistency and scalability across the Talent Team

Essential skills:

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, recruiting, or people operations, preferably within a high-growth startup, agency, or other dynamic setting
• Proven success managing high-volume recruitment (20+ hires annually) across diverse functions and role levels; communications professionals looking to pivot into recruitment are strongly encouraged to apply
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey information with clarity and professionalism
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and digital collaboration tools
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the People Team with professionalism
• A continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness in recruiting practices
  
  

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range:

• Annual base salary : $90,000-$120,000
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Generous paid time off (FTO)
• Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes

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