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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 years ago

Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and we have a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes a commitment to evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance. We are also excited to be the latest recipient of the Canadian Studio of the Year award. We're best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though now we are creating compelling new games of our own. We're always on the lookout for amazing talent to join our team.

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team to help build our expanding game studios. You will work closely with the talent acquisition team, leadership, and department heads to recruit and hire top talent across all disciplines. This role requires expertise in building and managing multiple searches, driving passive strategy campaigns for both tech and non-tech roles. A strong team player who can make the “right” fit and is excited to grow the company while watching their hires grow successfully.

Do you have a knack for finding exceptionally talented people? Are you honest, resourceful, communicative, and personable? If so, then you may be who we are looking for; please read on.

Responsibilities

Manage the full cycle of recruiting candidates from sourcing through on-site interviewing, negotiating offers, and closing candidates
Design and execute customized candidate recruiting plans, partnering closely with the hiring managers to identify the right talent
Own the candidate experience ensuring a positive experience across all stages of the recruiting process
Gauge the potential chemistry of candidates for fit and motivation rather than selling a position
Find and engage unique and/or passive candidates through creative and innovative sourcing techniques
Be able to provide market research as a subject matter expert in guiding the recruitment process- adding value to key stakeholders
Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives, including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent, and identification of top performers for senior-level openings

Requirements

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Experience working within the games or tech industry or experience in tech and creative environment
Executive recruiting experience in either a global in-house talent acquisition search team or a top executive search firm
Experience recruiting tech and non-tech leaders maintaining relentlessly high standards
Experience executing a recruiting strategy, including employer promotion in the marketplace, candidate management, referral management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management
Ability to prioritize tasks and projects in an agile environment
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Team player who is a resourceful self-starter with the ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
A desire to work and support a diverse and inclusive environment

Extra Credit

Familiarity and experience working with Jobvite
Familiarity with immigration
Experience with international recruiting
Ability to travel
In-depth gaming knowledge and understanding of the gaming community is a definite plus

Certain Affinity is authorized to do business in many, but not all, of the states in the US and the Canadian provinces. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Certain Affinity is registered, you will not be eligible for employment. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where we are registered. Certain Affinity or its partners or affiliates run background checks on candidates or employees with the written authorization from the candidates or employees. These may be done for the purposes of offering employment or determining eligibility to work on a specific project. Multiple searches may be required. Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings.

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