Senior HR Manager

We help top organizations move people with their ideas through empathy and compelling stories from keynotes on the big stage to everyday presentations and communications. We also teach our methodology through our best-selling books, workshops, and e-courses.

The Sr. HR Manager is responsible for providing broad HR generalist support to a growing close knit family of employees. Must have extensive experience in sourcing, qualifying and selecting top notch talent who fit Duarte’s culture. Working closely with internal teams, you will ensure a positive candidate experience. Reporting directly to the COO, you will be expected to partner with management to meet staffing goals while providing white glove internal and external customer support.

* Provide a wide variety of HR generalist support and leadership to a staff of 100+ * Manage a small team of HR professionals * Source candidates for a variety of roles to include: presentation design, project management, account management, content development, operations/administration. * Full cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offering, and on-boarding. * Source, qualify, and manage flexible/contract resources ensuring short term spikes in resource needs are met. * Identifies key success factors in candidates, and works with art direction team to qualify design talent. * Set expectations with account teams and provides a “consultative approach” to recruiting. * Schedule and facilitate interviews and hiring discussions * Prepares appropriate paperwork/contracts and ensures signed documents are approved and on file.

**Skills Required** * Strong HR Generalist background. Requires independent judgment and sound decision making ability. * Must have advanced level sourcing and networking skills with a proven ability to employ a broad array of sourcing channels including referral programs, social networks, job boards, networking, recruiting events, etc. to seek out active and passive candidates. * Ability to work in a fast paced, highly fluid environment. * A strong eye for creative desired. Ability to multi-task with detail oriented paperwork, as well as mastering excellent people skills. * Strong consultative skills and the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers. * Strong communicator with both written and verbal skills. * Ability to negotiate alternative solutions in a diplomatic manner. * Ability to troubleshoot, go with the flow and be the calming influence in a hard charging company. * Maturity, sense of humor, and selfless with an ability to hold your ground when it’s needed. **Education/Experience** * College Degree in business or equivalent * 5-7 years of HR Generalist experience * 2+ years of management experience within HR * 3+ years of experience in the design/advertising/marketing industry, previous solid experience recruiting for creative positions.