Talent Sourcer

Description

WB Games is looking for a passionate and experienced Talent Sourcer with very strong sourcing and account management skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience sourcing across a variety of disciplines with a strong concentration in video games. Responsibilities includes heavy sourcing of candidates and managing requisitions across multiple disciplines including production, art/animation, engineering and design. Sourcing will be for both Kirkland-based Monolith Productions and Chicago-based NetherRealm Studios. The position may be based in Kirkland, WA or Burbank, CA.

Responsibilities

• Position is responsible for sourcing of a high volume of positions, which includes identifying and presenting top qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Significant sourcing time through LinkedIn, networks, etc.
• Promote and maintain positive candidate relations while maintaining professional and courteous candidate communication.
• Effective efforts will be conducted through direct sourcing, industry networking, internet, resume database, employee referrals and appropriate trade and industry organizations.
• Develops, determines and executes sourcing strategies and processes for searches through successful completion.
• Builds and develops external relationships with talent at all levels within industry.
• Complies with established processes including interviewing candidates face-to-face, conducting effective kick-off meetings, editing job descriptions, etc.
• Tracks metric hiring statistics including distributing weekly status reports to hiring managers and HR.
• Updates Brass Ring on a timely basis to ensure accurate metrics reporting on time-to- fill, applicant flow and source of hire.
• Develops proactive sourcing strategies in close collaboration with HR Rep.
• Assists in development of methods to improve procedures.
• Assists in development of techniques to improve candidate satisfaction and quality of service.

• Approximately 5-8 years of in-house experience in high volume candidate sourcing required, at least 3 in games.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Outgoing, calm, focused, results-oriented, self-motivated, professional.
• Exceptional diplomacy and strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and writing).
• Able to spend up to 90% of time sourcing candidates.
• Able to work well with coworkers and effectively in a team environment but also able to work independently, prioritize and handle pressure.
• Organized, detail oriented and demonstrated ability to manage high volume of requisitions/candidates.
• Discreet, able to handle confidential information.
• Able to edit job descriptions.
• Able to target and source potential candidates for searches.
• Able to analyze resumes and determine appropriate matches for vacancies.
• Stays abreast of market trends and tracks the competition.
• Knowledge of Affirmative Action and EEO guidelines on employee selection and employee relations issues relative to the recruitment process.
• Strong working knowledge with a company-wide ATS, Office Professional, especially Excel. Able to learn new computer skills as required.