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Recruiting Manager job

Posted: February 07, 2007
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subject: Recruiting Manager , Laika Inc.

Laika Inc. is looking for Recruiting Manager
duration - Indefinite

Job details: Award winning animation studio, LAIKA Inc, based in Portland Oregon and owned by Phil Knight, co-founder and chairman of Nike is seeking a Recruiting Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the recruitment process.



LAIKA/entertainment is currently in production on several animated feature films including: Neil Gaiman's "Coraline", written for the screen and directed by Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and The Giant Peach); and "Jack & Ben", written and directed by Jorgen Klubien (Cars, Monsters Inc, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid). The company recently purchased the rights to one of the U.K.'s current best-selling children's novels, writer/illustrator Alan Snow's "Here Be Monsters". LAIKA/house is a dynamic community of filmmakers, designers and animators guided by a legacy of 30 years of animation history. Notorious for its skills in storytelling and character performance, LAIKA/house produces every type of animation in every medium.



Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Manages the Recruiting Function at LAIKA:

* Provide leadership to Studio for all Recruiting-related issues.

* Sets recruiting goals, manages budget and works with the recruiting team to ensure a successful (supportive & collaborative) working relationship with Managers, Producers and the Executive Team

* Oversee College Recruiting & Internship program

* Establish and conduct workforce planning including strategies to keep key talent.

* Provide leadership by developing recruitment objectives and sourcing strategies.

* Design, develop, implement and communicate online recruiting tools.

* Establish and/or improve employment processes and procedures.

* Ensure policies and practices are in place to comply with government regulations. Establish EEO/Affirmative Action plans.

* Train and/or coach direct staff and hiring managers on effective recruiting and interviewing techniques and hiring practices.

* Develop a local and industry network through job fairs and participation in community and industry specific activities.

* Build positive internal client relationships through understanding of the operations and needs of the business. Collaborate to achieve efficient and cost effective recruiting.

* Formulate internal service level agreements and metrics.

* Establish and manage relationships with external staffing vendors.

* Works closely with HR to establish hiring, fringe benefit and relocation guidelines, policy and administration.

* Act as recruiter as needed to support fluctuations in the demand for staffing services.

* Liaise with HR Departments to ensure seamless delivery of services.

* Directly manage recruitment staff.



Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

* 5+ years experience as a recruiter (knowledge of computer graphics, art, and/or production process.

* 1-2 years experience in a direct supervisory capacity.

* Prior recruiting and management experience with provide ability to effectively manage the recruiting process, recruiting team and relationships with executives and hiring managers (including directors and producers)

* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

* Strong time management, follow-up and organizational skills.

* Trained and experienced in multiple interviewing techniques.

* Demonstrated negotiation skills.

* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others of various backgrounds and levels.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.



Preferred Abilities and Knowledge

* Experience working in the entertainment industry (knowledge of computer graphics, art, and/or production process).

* Knowledge of applicant tracking systems, online applicant systems, database searching and reporting related to reporting recruiting statistics



To apply go to
http://apps.laika.com/jobs/detail/14



For additional information on Laika please visit www.laika.com
Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
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