Recruitment Manager - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.In 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing a four-day work week as well as supporting in-studio, remote, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.Blackbird is growing and we’re looking for an experienced Recruitment Manager to join our team. We need someone passionate about leading our recruitment strategy and team while taking responsibility for guiding Blackbird’s growth. If you know how to build a talent pipeline, want to have an impact on evolving an organizations employer brand, and thrive on collaboration, we would love to hear from you.Responsibilities

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand the unique needs to support their teams
• Proactively source passive candidates and build a diverse pipeline of talent that aligns with Blackbird’s values.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to the recruitment team members.
• Be a strategic talent advisor to our leadership teams, providing insight and direction to ensure we are attracting diverse and qualified candidates to the company.
• Partner with the HR and Resourcing teams to conduct workforce planning, identify talent trends, and develop recruiting strategies to support short-term and long-term hiring plans.
• Help implement employer branding projects to provide an insightful view into what makes Blackbird an amazing company to work for.
• Problem solve, identify opportunities, and evolve the Recruitment processes.
• Promote DE&I and deliver inclusive hiring practices

Requirements

• Ability to organize multiple projects and shift focus depending on project/studio needs
• A successful track record of developing and talent strategies that solve complex business needs.
• 5+ years of recruitment experience with 1+ years of experience in a People Manager capacity, ideally within growth-oriented high-tech environments
• Ability and drive to provide mentorship, leadership and cross-training to other members of the Recruitment team.
• Proven track record of finding, hiring, and retaining great people.
• Ability to recruit across all business units, including IT and leadership
• Collaborative leadership, mentorship and development of team members
• Proficient with different HRIS and ATS
• Ability to track, analyze, and develop strategies based on recruitment metrics
• Ability to set priorities in an environment of constant change
• Experience using different tools and methods to engage potential candidates such as social media, recruitment platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter), industry specific job boards and sites

Pluses

• Experience with Recruitment/Human Resources in video games or an adjacent industry (High-tech, VFX, Animation etc.)
• Knowledge of the gaming industry

Vacation & Extras+ 4-day, 32-hour work week for all full-time staff+ Mentorship program+ Skunkworks internal game jam program+ 4 weeks paid vacation per year+ 10 paid stat holidays+ 3 paid days per year for professional development+ December holiday studio closure (extra paid time off!)+ Comprehensive health/dental benefits from day 1+ Life insurance+ $300 Healthcare Spending Account per annum+ RRSP matching up to $1500+ Profit-sharing bonus program*If applying for an artistic role, please provide a link to your portfolio and/or demo reel.*Any questions about the role and/or accessibility requests can be sent to: hr@blackbirdinteractive.comUnfortunately, we cannot reply to everyone. Only successful applicants will be contacted about the next steps. Thank you for your understanding._If you are interested in the role, please apply even if your experience and skills don’t perfectly match our ideal credentials. We are committed to inclusion and especially encourage members of historically marginalized communities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. BBI does not discriminate against applicants based on gender, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities._Our work takes place on the stolen, unceded and traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.Follow us: Discord Twitter Insta FB LinkedinJob Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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