Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

Edelman•Washington, DC

5d•$75,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. Our Talent Acquisition team identifies diverse top talent for a wide range of positions at Edelman. This role is an exciting opportunity to join the North AmericanTalent Acquisition team and will recruit across Edelman US & Canada and its entities. You will collaborate with leadership, hiring managers, and HR colleagues to shape recruitment strategies that pursue, attract, and assess top talent. We are committed to delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience and to being a trusted partner to our stakeholders. Detailed Responsibilities Serve as the strategic Talent Acquisition partner for Edelman DXI. Develop a deep understanding of DXI’s offerings, capabilities, and growth priorities, including data-driven insights, predictive analytics, audience intelligence, AI-enabled solutions, and proprietary platforms. Translate DXI’s evolving business needs into scalable hiring strategies that support innovation, transformation, and global expansion. Partner closely with business leadership, hiring managers, People partners, and Finance to forecast hiring demand and prioritize critical roles. Provide clear insights and recommendations using recruiting data, market intelligence, and hiring metrics. Manage full life-cycle recruiting to attract the most talented and diverse people to Edelman, including market intelligence, sourcing, outreach, attraction, and assessment. Ensure continuity and knowledge-sharing across the North America and Global Talent Acquisition teams. Ensure an impressive candidate experience at every touch point. Regularly communicate recruitment status to leadership, managers, Finance, and HRBPs. Collaborate with HRBPs and Finance to develop compelling offers and support hiring decisions. Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting records in the ATS (Workday). Preferred Experience Our ideal candidate will have experience in a PR, advertising, digital, media, or creative agency environment, recruiting across multiple functions including data science, analytics, research, paid media intelligence, AI, and product-adjacent roles. Experience recruiting for global and/or multi-region roles is a plus, including partnering with stakeholders across geographies and navigating diverse regional talent markets. Basic Qualifications 6+ years of experience in a recruitment role Prior experience recruiting in PR, Creative, Digital, Media, and/or Advertising agency environments #LI-LB1 $75,000-120,000 a year An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits. DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know. It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe. The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society. We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business. Join our talent community to receive the latest DJE Holdings news and content, and to be notified when job openings match your skills and experience.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in a recruitment role
Prior experience recruiting in PR, Creative, Digital, Media, and/or Advertising agency environments

Nice To Haves

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a PR, advertising, digital, media, or creative agency environment, recruiting across multiple functions including data science, analytics, research, paid media intelligence, AI, and product-adjacent roles.
Experience recruiting for global and/or multi-region roles is a plus, including partnering with stakeholders across geographies and navigating diverse regional talent markets.

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic Talent Acquisition partner for Edelman DXI.
Develop a deep understanding of DXI’s offerings, capabilities, and growth priorities, including data-driven insights, predictive analytics, audience intelligence, AI-enabled solutions, and proprietary platforms.
Translate DXI’s evolving business needs into scalable hiring strategies that support innovation, transformation, and global expansion.
Partner closely with business leadership, hiring managers, People partners, and Finance to forecast hiring demand and prioritize critical roles.
Provide clear insights and recommendations using recruiting data, market intelligence, and hiring metrics.
Manage full life-cycle recruiting to attract the most talented and diverse people to Edelman, including market intelligence, sourcing, outreach, attraction, and assessment.
Ensure continuity and knowledge-sharing across the North America and Global Talent Acquisition teams.
Ensure an impressive candidate experience at every touch point.
Regularly communicate recruitment status to leadership, managers, Finance, and HRBPs.
Collaborate with HRBPs and Finance to develop compelling offers and support hiring decisions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting records in the ATS (Workday).