Director, Recruiting

Company Description:

FIFTH SEASON is a global leader in the creation, production, and distribution of feature films and premium television series. Known for producing and distributing award-winning content that engages audiences and moves culture, the studio’s film titles include the multi-Oscar-nominated THE LOST DAUGHTER from Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Bay’s AMBULANCE, Destin Daniel Cretton’s JUST MERCY, the BOOK CLUB franchise, and recent Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH. The studio produces premium TV series, including the 14 Emmy-nominated Severance, See, and Truth Be Told for Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers, and McCartney 3, 2, 1 for Hulu, Tokyo Vice for HBO Max, and Scenes From A Marriage for HBO. FIFTH SEASON also handles global distribution for dozens of hit series in addition to its own studio productions, including Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People, and The Night Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leads and hiring managers to fill open full-time and internship positions
• Network and recruit extensively to build diverse candidate pools across all levels
• Establish position needs, business priorities, and manage candidate and hiring manager expectations
• Exercise curiosity and conduct research into competitors and marketplace to target passive talent
• Draft and edit job descriptions for existing and newly created positions
• Generate and deliver weekly system generated and Excel based recruitment activity and status update reports
• Establish partnerships with industry affiliates, colleges, universities, veterans, community, EDD, and professional organizations to develop diverse candidate pools
• Track and identify prospective candidates using a variety of sourcing channels
• Assess candidates to ensure qualification and profile match
• Parter with external agencies and recruitment partners to generate candidate pipelines and coordinate candidate interviews
• Conduct confidential phone screenings, interviews, and follow-up reference checks
• Present shortlisted candidates and provide profile summaries to hiring managers
• Work closely with HR team members and Finance to provide job offer guidance and to facilitate the negotiation and offer process to successful completion
• Support the candidate’s transition and onboarding process

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, or related field
• 2-3 years of recruitment experience in at a studio, production or entertainment company, with a comprehensive understanding of all recruitment processes and techniques
• Proficiency in using an ATS and HRIS system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent knowledge of candidate selection methods and sourcing tools
• Keen business acumen and market insight
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees
• Solid critical thinking skills and the ability to demonstrate sound judgment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

FIFTH SEASON is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

FIFTH SEASON