Temporary Games Recruiter / Sourcer (6 months)

Description

For over 20 years Monolith has been obsessed with delivering unique gaming experiences for our fans. Combining innovative gameplay, cutting edge technology and AI, inventive narratives and stunning visuals to create award winning and best-selling games. Starting with our first game, Blood through to our most recent title, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor which has been awarded with numerous Game of the Year Awards, including Gamespot, Joystiq and IGN as well as Best Action/Adventure Game at the 2014 Game Awards. We are dedicated to ensuring that our next game is our best yet, and to achieve that we need the best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. seeks a temporary Recruiter / Sourcer to support WB Games / Monolith Productions. This position will report to a Senior Recruiter and partner with them to create, develop and execute employment search strategies. Ensure search strategies contain components to identify top diverse talent. Maintain proactive sourcing activities to ensure best available applicant pool is positioned prior to positions being opened. The Recruiter will continuously partner with Senior Recruiter, Hiring Managers and Group HR Reps to ensure most effective recruitment support is provided and results in successful hires in targeted time frames. The Recruiter will be expected to work on-site in Burbank, CA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform full scope recruitment efforts for all assigned positions. Positions assigned may include, but are not limited to, a range encompassing entry-level and some professional level roles.
• Execute recruitment and sourcing activities including, but not limited to: direct sourcing; industry networking; Internet “posting”; active resume database searches; employee referrals; and outreach to appropriate trade and industry organizations.
• Enter, track and update all candidate correspondence in the Applicant Tracking System (“Brass Ring”) as the sole system of record to ensure accurate reporting on performance management, recruitment policy compliance with EEOC/OFCCP regulations and company policies.
• Utilize established tools, processes and policies in managing: candidate selection and interviews; preparing regular progress and status reports to department and business unit managers; conducting effective “ kick-off” and service-level-agreement (SLA) meetings; preparing salary justifications.
• Participate in developing proactive recruitment and succession planning strategies in close collaboration with business unit senior management and HR Partners.
• Partner with Senior Recruiter, HR Director and Compensation in recommending new hire salary offers to client groups.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional training is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in recruitment or other related professional service function required.
• Video game development recruitment experience is highly desired.
• Professional experience in both “in-house” and contingency and/or agency recruitment firms desired.
• Experience with recruitment for technology-related sectors desired.
• Strong “customer service” orientation.
• Well connected and abreast of the latest trends in the games industry
• Working knowledge of Affirmative Action and EEO/OFCCP guidelines on employee selection and employee relations issues relative to the recruitment process.
• Able to draft / create job descriptions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volume recruitment activities.
• Demonstrated ability to execute full cycle level searches.
• Must be organized; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and able to anticipate future business needs.
• Must have a strong business acumen.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow up skills.
• Must be able to analyze resumes and determine appropriate matches for vacancies.
• Must be able to target and source potential candidates for searches.
• Strong working knowledge with a company-wide recruitment applicant tracking system, Internet, PeopleSoft, Workday, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Able to learn new computer skills as required.
• Able to work independently, prioritize and handle pressure.
• Discreet; able to handle confidential information.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills – both verbal and written.