Director of Talent Acquisition with Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.

Collaborative Strategies, Inc.
Job Description
Collaborative Strategies, Inc. is conducting this search on behalf of Swank Motion Pictures Inc. (“Swank”). Swank is privately owned by the Swank family and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Paris, France. The company’s mission is to help spread the magic of movies + TV shows beyond homes and theaters for customers in a variety of different markets.  Since 1937, Swank has closely partnered with major Hollywood Studios to provide licensing and distribution of content to non-theatrical markets including worldwide cruise lines, U.S. colleges and universities, K-12 public schools and libraries, hospitals, motor coaches, trains, and correctional facilities, as well as many other businesses.
 
Swank is a recognized leader in public performance copyright licensing for these markets. With a strong culture of providing exceptional customer service, innovative technology, and in partnership with the world’s best content creators, Swank works closely with their customers to entertain, inspire, and inform audiences wherever they might be.  


Swank is seeking a strategic Director of Talent Acquisition to attract the best and brightest talent for their company. This is a pivotal leadership role for the organization because employees are the key to Swank’s success. You will collaborate closely with the Vice President of Human Resources and other leaders to identify staffing needs and develop innovative and best in class recruitment strategies to achieve the organization’s goals. Your strategic thinking, strong understanding of talent acquisition methodologies, and exceptional communications skills will be integral to creating a positive experience for candidates and everyone involved in the talent acquisition process.
 
Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, you will:
 
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE TALENT ACQUISITION STRATEGY: Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-quality, diverse candidates. Utilize a variety of recruitment methods, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals, to identify potential candidates. Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, make data-driven decisions, and ensure continuous improvement. Maintain program(s) to promote diversity and inclusion.
 
CREATE A POSITIVE EMPLOYMENT BRAND STRATEGY: Refine the brand strategy for talent acquisition to attract the best and brightest talent in collaboration with the marketing department. Set the social media communication strategy for different job profiles and functions in the organization.
 
MANAGE THE FULL RECRUITMENT LIFECYCLE: Oversee the development and maintenance of job descriptions and job postings that accurately reflect the requirements and responsibilities of each position. Source, screen, interview, and hire candidates. Collaborate with department heads to understand staffing requirements and establish hiring goals and priorities, as well as provide guidance on best recruitment practices. Implement the onboarding process including sending offer letters, creating onboarding schedules, and collaborating with hiring managers on necessary training to ensure new hires are adequately educated on Swank's benefits and other pertinent company information. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
 
IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN POSITIVE VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS: Identify, build, and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors to support recruitment efforts as needed. Monitor vendor expenses and ensure contracts are cost effective.
 
MANAGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY FUTURE TALENT:  Manage Swank’s summer internship program, including building strong relationships with universities and serving as a representative for Swank at career fairs, various on-campus events, and speaking engagements. Recruit qualified interns, coordinate mentor and manager partnerships, and collaborate closely with hiring managers to oversee intern projects. Conduct mid-term assessments and schedule events for interns and mentors. Provide and ensure a positive work experience.
 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or related field required. Human resources or talent acquisition professional certification a plus.
  • A minimum of five years of full lifecycle talent acquisition experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with impeccable attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information and work in a team environment, with a strong customer service focus required.
  • Possesses good organizational/time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn, Indeed, and other job boards.
 
Location and Travel:
Swank’s office is located in Sunset Hills, Missouri. This position is based in the office but there is an opportunity to work from home on Fridays. However, the schedule is dependent upon the interview schedule because the expectation is this person will be in the office for in-person interviews. Must have the ability to travel to recruitment events periodically.
 
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products.
  • 401(K) plan with employer match.
  • Competitive paid time off: vacation, personal time, holidays, and winter break.
  • Hybrid work schedule.
  • Company sponsored volunteer and community outreach opportunities.
  • Organizational growth potential through company sponsored online learning platform.
 
Ready to Apply?
If you are interested, qualified and ready to take the next step click here to apply. Please do not contact Swank Motion Pictures Inc. directly.
 
About Collaborative Strategies:
Collaborative Strategies, Inc. is a St. Louis-based consulting firm with a dedicated search practice and has been connecting talent with opportunity since 1994. We take pride in matching talented leaders seeking mission-critical endeavors with entrepreneurial organizations.
 
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EOE, including disability/veterans. 
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