Talent Acquisition Manager - Lede Company LLC

The Lede Company human resources team is seeking a skilled and motivated Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our recruitment efforts placing PR, communications & social impact professionals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-volume, fast-paced environments and experience within agency settings. This role requires a strategic thinker who can identify top talent and build strong relationships with both candidates and hiring managers.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract, source, and place public relations and communication professionals at all levels.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their needs and define job requirements, ensuring a clear alignment with company and team goals.

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation.

• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including cold outreach, social media, job boards, industry-specific platforms, to build a robust talent pipeline.

• Conduct interviews and assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit to ensure alignment with the company’s values and mission.

• Maintain and leverage a database of candidates, ensuring timely communication and follow-up throughout the hiring process.

• Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to continually improve the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.

• Stay current with industry trends and market insights to inform recruitment strategies and enhance employer branding.

• Build and nurture relationships with external partners, including universities, industry associations, and recruitment agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a strong focus on public relations and communications roles.

• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Background in agency settings is highly preferred

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and stakeholders

• Strong analytical skills to assess and improve recruitment processes and metrics

• Proficient in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results-oriented approach

DESIRED CANDIDATE QUALITIES

• Highly motivated and demonstrates a can-do attitude

• Exceptional follow-through and attention to detail

• Customer service-oriented

• Keen relationship builder

• Strategic, tactical and solution-oriented

• Proactive, resourceful, and operates with a sense of urgency

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

ABOUT US

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, all of which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately, deliver results.