Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job Details

Job Location

Business Address Santa Monica - SANTA MONICA, CA

Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year

Description

About Hawke Media

Hawke was founded on the idea that every modern business needs a CMO-level expert to lead digital marketing efforts. We customize data-driven, performance-focused solutions to help launch, scale, and invigorate businesses of all sizes, industries, and revenue models. We’re shifting the agency paradigm by putting client success ahead of our own. We’ve been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, INC, Business Insider, and CNN, and we can boast clients such as Red Bull, Verizon, Evite (and many, many more). We work hard and collaborate to create our dynamic culture.

Job Summary:

As the Senior Manager of Talent & People Development at Hawke, you will architect and execute our comprehensive talent strategy, encompassing acquisition, development, and retention initiatives that fuel our growth and culture. This role will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, driving excellence across the entire employee lifecycle while fostering an environment where top performers thrive and grow. You'll be instrumental in building and maintaining Hawke's reputation as an employer of choice in the digital marketing space.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Talent Leadership

• Develop and execute an integrated talent strategy that aligns with Hawke's business objectives and growth targets
• Build and maintain talent analytics dashboards to track key metrics across acquisition, development, and retention
• Partner with leadership to forecast talent needs and create proactive workforce planning strategies
• Design and implement innovative employer branding initiatives to strengthen Hawke's position in the talent market.
  
  

Talent Acquisition Excellence

• Lead full-cycle recruitment processes while building a robust talent pipeline across all levels
• Implement cutting-edge sourcing strategies and leverage data-driven approaches to identify and attract top talent
• Establish and maintain relationships with key talent communities, universities, and professional networks
• Design and optimize candidate assessment frameworks that predict long-term success and cultural fit
  
  

Talent Development & Career Architecture

• Create comprehensive career pathing frameworks that clearly articulate growth opportunities across all departments
• Design and implement innovative learning and development programs that align with both individual career goals and organizational needs
• Establish mentoring and coaching programs that accelerate professional growth and leadership development
• Partner with department heads to identify and nurture high-potential employees through targeted development initiatives.
  
  

Employee Experience & Retention

• Develop and execute engagement strategies that foster a strong sense of belonging and purpose
• Design and implement competitive total rewards programs that attract and retain top talent
• Create innovative recognition programs that celebrate excellence and reinforce cultural values
• Lead stay interview programs and exit analysis to continuously improve retention strategies
  
  

Culture & Change Management

• Champion Hawke's cultural values while developing initiatives that strengthen employee connection and engagement
• Lead change management initiatives related to organizational growth and transformation
• Design and implement DEI initiatives that foster an inclusive workplace environment
• Facilitate leadership development programs that reinforce our cultural values and management philosophy
  
  

Performance & Succession Planning

• Design and implement performance management systems that drive accountability and growth
• Create succession planning frameworks that ensure business continuity and internal mobility
• Develop leadership competency models that align with Hawke's growth objectives
• Lead talent review processes to identify and develop future leaders
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related field preferred
• 6 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful talent programs in high-growth environments
• Strong understanding of talent analytics and experience using data to drive decision-making
• Expertise in modern HR technologies and talent management platforms
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing talent functions
• Outstanding relationship building and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience in the digital marketing, agency, or technology sector preferred
• SHRM-SCP or HRCI certification preferred
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in ATS and HRIS systems (LinkedIn Recruiter, Paycom)
• Experience with learning management systems and development platforms
• Strong understanding of talent assessment tools and methodologies
• Expertise in HR analytics and reporting tools
• Knowledge of performance management and succession planning software