Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition - Emerging Talent
$45,000–$90,000 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct full lifecycle recruitment for early career roles, including summer internships and full-time Associates, by sourcing and engaging candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter and Handshake. Represent WPP Media at virtual and in-person career events to promote opportunities and brand awareness while partnering with internal stakeholders to assess emerging talent needs. Develop strategies to enhance brand awareness for early talent programs and implement process improvements to increase recruitment efficiency. Achieve established performance benchmarks for hires, feedback, and outreach. This role supports WPP Media's growth objectives within its AI-driven media operating unit, fostering a culture of extraordinary creativity and optimistic growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 2 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, preferably within emerging/early career talent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Demonstrated strong presentation skills
- Willingness to commit to and actively participate in increasing the representation of underrepresented populations within media and advertising
- Ability to travel domestically for recruitment events as needed
- Proactive and collaborative work style, with a highly organized approach to task management
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse), Handshake, and/or other talent sourcing platforms
- Prior experience in college/university admissions or recruitment
- Project management or coordination experience
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