Orchestra
Associate Director, Talent
Orchestra, New York, New York, us, 10261
ABOUT ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is the first communications company built for the new media landscape. Since early 2022, it has grown into a network of eight strategic communications and marketing agencies including BerlinRosen, Civitas, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward, Small Girls PR and Brightmode, with more than 600 storytellers and strategists from 12 cities across North America and Europe. The network of leading agency partners works with companies, organizations and business leaders across high-growth industries including consumer, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, real estate and technology.
From leading technological innovators, to brand-builders and cause champions, we work with our clients and offer unparalleled expertise on how to craft a story-first, audience-focused approach to solve their most pressing challenges.
People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As the
Associate Director, Talent , you will be a key part of our People Team, deputy to our Head of Talent, and a critical contributor to our people operations and our overall growth as a company. In addition to managing recruiting operations, you will personally oversee senior-level searches from end-to-end and ensure that all recruiting-related work is done with excellence.
This is an opportunity to use what you know about excellent recruiting to help accelerate Orchestra to its next phase. Ideally, you have 8+ years of full-time experience in talent acquisition in a related field (e.g., a high-growth start-up) or a comparable fast-paced environment (e.g., a world-class agency)-and you have been personally responsible for making a high number of hires previously, at least 75-100+ people in a setting that is relevant to Orchestra (e.g., PR firm, growing startup, digital agency, or similar)
To apply, please submit an application, including a cover letter.
Location:
This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. Orchestra staff are in-office 3 days per week.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
As the
Associate Director, Talent , you will be responsible for...Leading end-to-end (role approval through start date) hiring for 4-5 senior searches at once, across multiple departmentsEstablishing and maintaining a deep understanding of "client" departments and how they operateWorking with recruiters to yield excellent results in our hiring operationsOverseeing embedded recruiters in Orchestra companies, including subsidiary-specific operations, as neededLeading the talent team in partnering with hiring managers to finalize specifics of role scope, scorecard, search timeline, interview sequence, contract type, and other elements of a given searchJoining (as needed) meetings with recruiters and hiring managers, and helping the team stay organized, give consistent and effective updates, and hold collaborators accountable for action itemsOverseeing the process design for how candidates move through our applicant tracking system in a timely fashionUsing, iterating, and evolving a comprehensive set of best-practice processes, tools, checklists, and templates for recruiting and hiring at and across OrchestraStaying up to speed on talent market dynamics for roles related to all client departments and subsidiariesSupporting the Head of Talent and company department leads in designing and executing talent and hiring projectsEssential skills:
Proven track record of success managing senior-level searches and recruitment processes and teams, and attracting and proactively sourcing top-tier talentStrong verbal and written skills with the capability to convey and simplify complex informationDemonstrated analytical, critical thinking and judgment abilitiesCapability to multitask in a high volume environment, prioritize and manage time and deadlines efficientlyAdept at managing up and keeping all stakeholders apprised of the process, relevant information, the status of deliverables, etc.Accurate and precise attention to detailEffective troubleshooting skills, particularly under tight timelines or in response to last-minute change of plansProactively seeks opportunities to enhance efficiency by streamlining and simplifying processes for continuous improvement8+ years of experience in recruiting and hiringNote: Interested in this role but it's not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.
WORKING AT ORCHESTRA
Compensation philosophy : Orchestra offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.
Salary range
(commensurate with experience and skills): $130,000-$150,000, plus eligibility for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsPre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting periodGenerous paid time off (PTO)Pre-tax commuter benefitsMobile phone reimbursement for data and minutesEmployer-funded life insuranceDiscounted annual bikeshare membershipCorporate discounts through Tickets at Work
#LI-TP1#LI-Hybrid
Orchestra is the first communications company built for today's media landscape. Since 2022, it's acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for your communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
To ensure that applicants are matched with the job that best suits their qualifications and interests, information that you submit may be shared with our network agencies. By providing your information, you are consenting to allow us and our subsidiaries to keep your information on file and to contact you regarding job opportunities, recruitment events and other related updates.
Orchestra is the first communications company built for the new media landscape. Since early 2022, it has grown into a network of eight strategic communications and marketing agencies including BerlinRosen, Civitas, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward, Small Girls PR and Brightmode, with more than 600 storytellers and strategists from 12 cities across North America and Europe. The network of leading agency partners works with companies, organizations and business leaders across high-growth industries including consumer, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, real estate and technology.
From leading technological innovators, to brand-builders and cause champions, we work with our clients and offer unparalleled expertise on how to craft a story-first, audience-focused approach to solve their most pressing challenges.
People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As the
Associate Director, Talent , you will be a key part of our People Team, deputy to our Head of Talent, and a critical contributor to our people operations and our overall growth as a company. In addition to managing recruiting operations, you will personally oversee senior-level searches from end-to-end and ensure that all recruiting-related work is done with excellence.
This is an opportunity to use what you know about excellent recruiting to help accelerate Orchestra to its next phase. Ideally, you have 8+ years of full-time experience in talent acquisition in a related field (e.g., a high-growth start-up) or a comparable fast-paced environment (e.g., a world-class agency)-and you have been personally responsible for making a high number of hires previously, at least 75-100+ people in a setting that is relevant to Orchestra (e.g., PR firm, growing startup, digital agency, or similar)
To apply, please submit an application, including a cover letter.
Location:
This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. Orchestra staff are in-office 3 days per week.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
As the
Associate Director, Talent , you will be responsible for...Leading end-to-end (role approval through start date) hiring for 4-5 senior searches at once, across multiple departmentsEstablishing and maintaining a deep understanding of "client" departments and how they operateWorking with recruiters to yield excellent results in our hiring operationsOverseeing embedded recruiters in Orchestra companies, including subsidiary-specific operations, as neededLeading the talent team in partnering with hiring managers to finalize specifics of role scope, scorecard, search timeline, interview sequence, contract type, and other elements of a given searchJoining (as needed) meetings with recruiters and hiring managers, and helping the team stay organized, give consistent and effective updates, and hold collaborators accountable for action itemsOverseeing the process design for how candidates move through our applicant tracking system in a timely fashionUsing, iterating, and evolving a comprehensive set of best-practice processes, tools, checklists, and templates for recruiting and hiring at and across OrchestraStaying up to speed on talent market dynamics for roles related to all client departments and subsidiariesSupporting the Head of Talent and company department leads in designing and executing talent and hiring projectsEssential skills:
Proven track record of success managing senior-level searches and recruitment processes and teams, and attracting and proactively sourcing top-tier talentStrong verbal and written skills with the capability to convey and simplify complex informationDemonstrated analytical, critical thinking and judgment abilitiesCapability to multitask in a high volume environment, prioritize and manage time and deadlines efficientlyAdept at managing up and keeping all stakeholders apprised of the process, relevant information, the status of deliverables, etc.Accurate and precise attention to detailEffective troubleshooting skills, particularly under tight timelines or in response to last-minute change of plansProactively seeks opportunities to enhance efficiency by streamlining and simplifying processes for continuous improvement8+ years of experience in recruiting and hiringNote: Interested in this role but it's not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.
WORKING AT ORCHESTRA
Compensation philosophy : Orchestra offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.
Salary range
(commensurate with experience and skills): $130,000-$150,000, plus eligibility for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsPre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting periodGenerous paid time off (PTO)Pre-tax commuter benefitsMobile phone reimbursement for data and minutesEmployer-funded life insuranceDiscounted annual bikeshare membershipCorporate discounts through Tickets at Work
#LI-TP1#LI-Hybrid
Orchestra is the first communications company built for today's media landscape. Since 2022, it's acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for your communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
To ensure that applicants are matched with the job that best suits their qualifications and interests, information that you submit may be shared with our network agencies. By providing your information, you are consenting to allow us and our subsidiaries to keep your information on file and to contact you regarding job opportunities, recruitment events and other related updates.