Senior Talent & People Partner

EvolveMKD•New York, NY

2d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

EvolveMKD is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and people-first Senior Talent & People Partner to join our People team. This is a unique, dual-function role spanning Talent Acquisition and People Operations — serving as our recruiting engine while partnering closely with the Director, People to execute programs and initiatives across the agency. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in full-cycle recruiting alongside a genuine passion for people, culture, and employee experience. They are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities with ease, and brings a high level of ownership to everything they do. This role reports to the Director, People.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience in talent acquisition required; agency experience preferred
Established track record of managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple levels and functions
Highly proficient in applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn, and creative sourcing tools and tactics
Strong understanding of recruiting and interview best practices, with the ability to coach and educate hiring managers on effective interview models
Genuine passion for people, culture, and building inclusive workplaces; DEI programming and culture experience a plus
Proficiency in BambooHR, Lattice, or similar HRIS and performance management platforms
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging at all levels, including senior leadership

Nice To Haves

agency experience preferred
DEI programming and culture experience a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as EvolveMKD's recruiter for all levels and roles, proactively sourcing and engaging passive talent
Lead full-cycle recruiting from sourcing and job posting through offer acceptance
Partner with hiring managers to write and refine job descriptions that attract top talent
Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers on candidate selection and interview process design
Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies to attract top talent, including networking events and university partnerships for early-career hiring
Stay informed on talent market trends to support ongoing pipeline development
Cultivate high-quality talent pipelines through strong candidate relationships and comprehensive evaluations
Conduct all initial interview screens, assessing alignment with core values, soft skills, and role requirements
Deliver a high-touch candidate experience across all roles and stages, serving as the welcoming face of EvolveMKD
Own day-to-day recruiting operations: scheduling, interview coordination, and candidate communication
Track pipeline activity, hiring performance, and recruitment data
Extend and negotiate offers in partnership with the Director, People
Own the end-to-end onboarding experience, ensuring every new hire feels genuinely welcomed, oriented, and set up for success from Day 1 through the first 90 days — including 30/60/90 check-ins, development milestones, and program communications
Lead development of onboarding schedules in partnership with hiring managers
Coordinate with the Office Manager on desk setup and equipment procurement ahead of each start date
Facilitate all new hire onboarding touchpoints
Manage the return of EvolveMKD equipment for departing employees, including generating FedEx shipping labels and monitoring the return of all company property
Support performance management administration in BambooHR and Lattice
Manage employee relations and PTO requests for entry and mid-level staff, escalating to the Director, People as appropriate
Support operational initiatives and special projects as directed by the Director, People
Plan and execute all culture programming events, Quarterly Days of Service, and the small moments in between that keep employees engaged
Manage the Team Entertainment and Social Budget
Manage the agency award tracker and submit all award entries on behalf of the agency
Project manage all agency and client award submissions in partnership with internal teams and external partners, ensuring all deadlines are met

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based spot bonus program
Generous contribution to healthcare, dental, and vision plans
401K with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
Shareholder program eligibility at 3+ years of tenure
Flexible PTO, Summer Fridays, and generous company holiday schedule
Summer WFH Program
Commuter benefits + FSA
Cell phone reimbursement
$1,000 annual medical & wellness reimbursement
$20,000 family planning & life event benefit (covers family planning, gender-affirming care, and pet adoption)
Paid reproductive loss leave
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Learning and development opportunities
Paid volunteer days