Talent Acquisition Director

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

As Talent Acquisition Director you'll lead the hiring strategy for the assigned region(s), partnering with business leader and ensuring recruitment supports business growth and future talent needs. While remaining hands-on with senior and complex hiring, you'll also oversee and manage the performance of your assigned team, refine processes, and drive continuous improvement. Your leadership ensures the region(s) attracts, engages, and retains top talent, driving long-term success for Jellyfish.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a senior talent partner, influencing hiring strategies through market insights, data-driven recommendations, and proactive workforce planning. Build strong relationships with regional leadership, ensuring alignment between recruitment goals and business needs.

• Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and support the team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring best practices in hiring. Oversee and improve performance by providing guidance, development opportunities, and supporting the team to succeed.

• Candidate Experience: Lead efforts to maintain a world-class candidate experience, ensuring a transparent, engaging, and seamless hiring journey. Set the standard for candidate communication while coaching the TA team on best practices.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee recruitment operations within the region, driving process improvements, technology adoption, and compliance. Ensure ATS data accuracy, reporting integrity, and efficiency in hiring workflows.

• Employer Brand: Strengthen Jellyfish’s employer brand by driving strategic talent attraction initiatives, fostering partnerships, and representing the company at key industry events. Leverage insights to position the company as an employer of choice.

• Commercials: Ensure TA contributes to commercial success by managing recruitment costs, optimising resource allocation, and providing accurate hiring forecasts. Support regional workforce planning and financial reporting.

• Recruitment Metrics: Own regional TA performance data, analysing trends to improve hiring efficiency, diversity outcomes, and overall recruitment effectiveness. Present insights to senior leadership, influencing decision-making.

• Strategic Project Leadership: Drive high-impact recruitment projects at a regional or global level, improving hiring strategies, diversity initiatives, employer branding, and operational efficiency.

• Strategic People Team Engagement: Work closely with HR, Learning & Development, and leadership teams to ensure recruitment aligns with broader people strategies, driving long-term employee success and engagement.

Qualifications:

• +8 years experience working an internal recruitment role within a marketing agency environment

• Experience recruiting in the Creative, Paid Media and Martech industries in the AMER region and global recruitment operations.

• English and Spanish proficiency.

• Experience using sourcing tools such as LinkedIn and Job boards.

• Experience leading recruitment teams and partnering with senior level team members

• You'll have a genuine passion for driving positive change in our talent acquisition processes and enhancing the employee experience for candidates and new hires.

• Experience delivering global talent acquisition projects and goals related to recruitment success and candidate experience

• Embody a commitment to advancing HR practices and talent acquisition strategies that contribute to Jellyfish's overall success

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Savings fund: You'll save 5% of your monthly income and Jellyfish will contribute the same amount you save to your savings fund.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

🏥 Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.

Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to talentacquisition@jellyfish.com.