Join the Team.

Who are we hiring?

 The Senior Manager People Acquisition leads the full life cycle recruitment for a variety of positions within Sphere Studios, from creative talent to production, post-production, and technical staff, while ensuring diversity, efficiency, and a positive candidate experience throughout the process. The Senior Manager also partners closely with business management and People Practices teams to provide consultative support and execute talent acquisition strategies that align with both the creative and operational needs of the studio.

 What will you do? 

• Lead the recruitment process for a diverse portfolio of requisitions across different departments (creative, technical, production, ventures, art) within the studio. Manage all stages, from requisition intake to hiring, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business needs.
• Create, manage, and execute tailored recruitment strategies to identify, attract, and hire top-tier talent that meets the studio’s evolving business needs and long-term goals. Ensure alignment with the company’s overall talent strategy.
• Partner with studio management, business leaders, and People Practices teams to gain a deep understanding of department culture, creative vision, business strategy, and talent profiles. Ensure the hiring process supports organizational objectives.
• Provide expert coaching and guidance to hiring managers on the interviewing, selection, and onboarding processes. Help refine approaches to attract, assess, and secure high-quality diverse talent.
• Lead innovative sourcing efforts using social media, networking, direct outreach, and market intelligence to engage both active and passive candidates. Create pipelines of high-quality candidates for current and future roles.
• Stay informed about trends within the entertainment industry, including emerging talent, technology, and recruitment strategies, to ensure the studio remains competitive in attracting top talent.
• Manage both the client and candidate experience by setting expectations, communicating regularly, and ensuring a smooth, transparent recruitment process. Ensure that candidates understand the studio’s culture, values, and opportunities.
• Manage the offer preparation process and negotiate offers with candidates, ensuring alignment with compensation structures and business goals.
• Meet or exceed established hiring targets and key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill and cost-per-hire. Track, analyze, and report on recruiting activities to ensure continuous improvement.
• Work with the People Acquisition team and business to refine and optimize recruitment processes, implementing best practices and streamlining workflows to scale hiring efforts efficiently.

What do you need to succeed?

• 7+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong background in a film entertainment. A proven track record of recruiting studio corporate functions, creative, and production talent is essential.  Ideally in Pre/Post/Physical Productions, Digital Media, Artists, VFX, Immersive, Games, and Technology for a Media company or studio.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, inclusive, and creative environment. Comfortable engaging with teams across various departments, from creative leads to production teams.
• Ability to address challenges and proactively escalate issues when necessary. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately, especially when dealing with high-profile candidates or projects.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously. Strong time management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• A deep passion for the entertainment industry, including film, television, digital media, gaming, and related fields, with a strong understanding of the unique recruitment needs in this space.

 Special Requirements

• Travel as needed

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