Job Description
Location: Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid – 3 days in the Santa Monica office, 2 days remote)
About HYBE America
HYBE America is a leading entertainment company shaping culture through music, media, and innovation. Our team is passionate about discovering and developing top talent, building impactful brands, and delivering world-class experiences. We are seeking a Manager / Senior Manager of End-to-End Talent Acquisition to serve as a high-impact talent partner and proactive sourcing expert to lead full cycle recruiting and scale our business with world-class talent.
Role Overview
The Manager / Senior Manager will drive strategic recruitment initiatives, act as a talent search partner to business leaders, and lead aggressive sourcing for critical roles. Working in close partnership with an existing recruiter on the team, this candidate will bring a hyper-proactive approach to pipeline generation, networking, and strategic workforce planning while elevating candidate and hiring manager experiences. This role will collaborate with department leaders, HR, and senior leadership to ensure hiring aligns with business priorities, budget approvals, and compliance requirements.
As a growing organization, we require an elite, proven sourcer who proactively targets top-tier talent in entertainment, media, and tech before roles are even opened. We expect exceptional executive partnership, strategic leadership, deep industry mapping, and exceptional cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Planning & Requisition Management
- Partner with department heads to identify staffing needs (backfills and new positions).
- Ensure all new roles are supported by business cases and approved by leadership.
- Manage job requisition submissions, including collaboration with HR and CFO for approvals.
- Partner with business leadership on long-term headcount planning, organizational growth strategy, and succession mapping.
Recruitment Execution
- Own the full-cycle recruiting process including job posting, candidate sourcing, resume review, interview scheduling, gathering interviewer feedback and offer management.
- Review and update job descriptions with hiring managers to ensure accuracy.
- Define qualifications, attributes, and experience required for each role.
- Establish interview loops and ensure a structured, consistent interview process.
- Ensure all postings comply with CA pay transparency laws (salary range disclosure).
Proactive Sourcing & Management
- Post jobs on LinkedIn and relevant platforms.
- Directly execute proactive sourcing strategies to source, engage and screen top-tier talent across music, tech, and entertainment.
- Share candidate summaries and recommendations with hiring managers.
- Schedule all interviews and host debriefs with the hiring manager and interview panel to promptly close the loop on decision.
- Ensure timely communication and professional rejection letters for all candidates.
Offer & Onboarding
- Lead salary negotiations and extend verbal offers (for VP+ roles, coordinate with senior HR/leadership).
- Collaborate with HR and Legal to prepare offer letters and agreements.
- Oversee candidate onboarding needs (equipment, setup, documentation).
- Ensure all compliance approvals and documentation are finalized before start date.
Compliance & Governance
- Adhere to SOX requirements for requisitions, approvals, and hiring documentation.
- Ensure equitable and compliant recruiting practices across all roles.
- Partner with HR and Finance to ensure all offers align with budget and policy.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience, with at least 4+ years leading proactive sourcing strategies at the Manager or Senior Manager level.
- Track record as a top-performing, proactive sourcer with a proven network in entertainment, media, music, or high-growth technology.
- Demonstrated success working collaboratively alongside recruitment team peers and executive leaders.
- Excellent communication, relationship management, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to candidate experience. Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
Base Salary $95,000-$115,000