WELCOME TO HARTBEAT. WE ARE COMEDY. WE ARE CULTURE.
Founded by Kevin Hart with a mission to keep the world laughing together, HARTBEAT is the global, multi-platform media brand creating the boldest and most influential entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture.
Innovative. Inspiring. Inclusive. Infectious. Indelible (if you know that word, chances are there’s a college on your resume). Point is, we go IN.
We believe engaging content and comedy have the power to shift the culture and change the world. Our feeling-first content, immersive platforms and experiences, matchless storytellers, and creativity look audiences dead in their face and dare ’em not to smile, laugh out loud, think, act, care, share, and grow more connected to the world and to each other. We win every time.
OUR DIVISIONS
Now, get out your pencils and pads. Hartbeat has three divisions: HARTBEAT STUDIOS, which finances, develops, and produces innovative content; HARTBEAT MEDIA, which connects with consumers globally through events and the company’s expansive distribution network; and PULSE, the full-service branded content and creative studio that also serves as creative and cultural consultancy to the Hartbeat brand. Plus, Hartbeat’s flagship consumer brand, LOL! NETWORK, reaches audiences across its owned and operated social media, audio, and OTT partners. ’kay, pencils down.
THE ROLE
So if you hate fun, never like to laugh, and hardly ever smile, we have the job for you – somewhere else. But if you believe in a culture of creativity, entrepreneurialism, inclusion, hustle, and heart – while prioritizing fun and funny – you belong here.
We are seeking an experienced, professional, passionate, highly organized Director, Talent Acquisition who thrives in an exciting, demanding and oh-so-fast environment and enjoys and understands the fine art of juggling priorities and projects.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides deep recruitment expertise (attract and recruit talent at all levels) within the media/entertainment industry, including a strong network and skillset to scale and grow the organization
- Design and implement a talent acquisition strategy, process, and training that effectively supports the talent needs and capabilities across the company
- Leverage professional expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent acquisition processes
- Participate in organizational strategic planning and provide leadership on all talent acquisition initiatives
- Develop and deliver hiring and interviewing training programs to ensure a best-in-class candidate experience
- Serve as a business partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies that align to business needs and company strategy
- Develop effective relationships within the organization and external networks to have influence and impact in the recruiting process and hiring
- Manage talent acquisition platforms and systems, including maintaining company hiring plans, hiring metrics and reporting
- Develop creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions, including direct sourcing, internet recruiting, networking, etc.
- Create and maintain an environment of equal employment opportunity, diversity and competitive advantage in support of the company’s diversity and inclusion strategic plan
- Become the role model for our company culture and its biggest advocate
- Implement HR best practices
- Ensure all employees follow established policies and procedures; make recommendations on changes according to company and employee needs
- Actively source and screen candidates
- Manage the candidate experience and negotiation process
- Participate in setting compensation policies and practices and benchmarking current compensation and benefit trends
- Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and training
- Partner with the marketing team to create Hartbeat’s employment brand and marketing efforts
- Build strategic partnerships with schools and organizations to build passive pipelines and to support Hartbeat’s culture of inclusion
- Attend relevant industry and recruiting events
- Assist with internal recruitment and career progression for internal staff
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing efficient and effective enterprise-wide diversity recruitment strategies to meet business needs
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems, hiring metrics & reporting, and other tools to streamline and support sourcing and recruiting efforts
- Must thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and excel in creating new processes and procedures from scratch
- Experience in all areas of sourcing such as social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, as well as conducting virtual job fairs
- Proficient with applicant tracking systems, Greenhouse or similar ATS software
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and negotiation skills
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
BENEFITS
We got you! Hartbeat provides eligible employees competitive benefits, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and holiday pay and generous family leave policies. We also offer 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending account and an unlimited supply of laughs on company time (aftershock giggles may spill into personal time) and more!
THERE IS ONLY ONE YOU.
We each have our own story and we strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
WORK HARD, LAUGH HARDER
Look, it’s called work for a reason. We show up for our teammates, our partners, and our audience. We’re a high-energy culture, where EVERYONE IS A HEADLINER, expected to give their best performance. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun, meaningful, and inspiring. Because if you’re not having fun at work, you’re missing a good time!
So, if you hate fun, never like to laugh, and hardly ever smile, we have the job for you – somewhere else. But if you believe in a culture of creativity, entrepreneurialism, inclusion, hustle, and heart – while prioritizing fun and funny – you belong here.
HARTBEAT
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