Talent Acquisition Partner

Horizon Media•New York, NY

77d•$66,300 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Media, founded in 1989, is a marketing and advertising firm headquartered in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. Known for its innovative approach and personal client service, Horizon is consistently recognized on Best Places to Work lists. The company fosters an inclusive environment where employees feel welcomed, safe, and empowered, valuing diverse perspectives. Their success is built on hiring talented individuals, challenging them, and providing opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Strong, effective communicator, capable of autonomously managing relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
Problem solver with the ability to recognize when to elevate situations to manager or leadership.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Effective time manager, comfortable working on multiple requisitions at various stages.
Comfortable pivoting with changing candidate and hiring manager needs.
Helpful team player with business maturity, willing to partner with team members based on bandwidth.
Active participant in teamwide meetings and conversations; eager to ask questions and provide thoughtful insight.
Self-starter, consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful, seeking feedback proactively.
Desire to stay on top of recruitment and industry trends.
Curious learner.
Advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of full lifecycle recruitment experience
Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter for posting jobs, starting searches, sending InMail’s, maintaining projects, and keeping up to date candidate notes
Comfortable negotiating candidate salaries, start dates, etc. when extending offers
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems is extremely beneficial, but not a must
Familiar and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite on a daily basis (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize a high volume of job requisitions across various functions and levels.
Source and engage with active and passive candidates, both local and remote, using platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and the Horizon Media Career Page.
Review employee referrals and partner with other Talent Acquisition members.
Lead candidates through the recruitment process, from initial phone screens to final negotiations and hiring.
Partner with hiring teams to ensure timely candidate feedback and manage sensitive conversations.
Prepare hiring teams and candidates for interviews by educating on process and best practices.
Influence and guide key stakeholders in recruitment-related conversations and situations.
Proactively identify improvements for the Talent Acquisition and Interview process and assist in executing new processes.
Maintain accurate and consistent candidate notes and details across platforms.
Provide biweekly reports to hiring teams on the status of open roles and candidates.
Ensure a positive and streamlined candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Collaborate with the greater Talent Acquisition team, sharing notes, brainstorming process improvements, and troubleshooting.
Work closely with Talent Acquisition Leadership, Community Talent, & People Generalists on department staffing needs.
Partner with the larger Human Resources team on HR initiatives and projects.
Maintain close communication with hiring managers to ensure streamlined interviews and processes.
Manage upwards to Talent Acquisition leadership, escalating events and seeking guidance proactively.
Participate in internal learning and development opportunities.
Participate in weekly Talent Acquisition meetings, sharing learnings and iterating on processes.