Team Name

Talent Acquisition

Job Title

Senior Recruiter, Corporate Operations (TEMP)

Requisition ID

R005153

Job Description

Blizzard Entertainment games don’t just begin with game ideas or end once those games are released. A lot more goes into the creation of a Blizzard product than the work of developers—and we support our games for years after they’re in the hands of gamers worldwide. Operations teams plan for, support, evangelize, and improve our games in a variety of ways. As part of Blizzard operations, Talent Acquisition (TA) supports our employees and business units on a global scale.

We’re seeking a savvy Senior Recruiter, Corporate Operations with experience recruiting for strong corporate talent and client management skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting across a variety of corporate disciplines and industries with previous exposure to games, entertainment, media, or sports.

As a senior member of the recruiting team, you will manage the recruiting process end to end and have a significant influence and impact on the delivery of recruiting services to our business. You will drive sourcing strategy, identify and recommend process improvements and partner with TA team members in the execution of these critical components of talent acquisition. You will serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers and support our business operations and esports teams by helping them understand the talent landscape, providing regular updates on the recruiting process and building strong relationships with our client teams.

Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

Responsibilities

Drive and manage the full life cycle recruiting process across multiple internal hiring teams
Work closely with hiring managers to define and qualify requirements, create job descriptions and implement proactive recruiting strategies
Source passive candidates through networking, cold calling and industry research
Pre-screen candidates
Facilitate the interview and selection process
Lead post-interview debriefs with clients and the interview team and guide team to a clear point of view on all candidates
Identify and cultivate relationships with professionals in gaming, entertainment, media, sports and other related industries to build talent pipelines
Utilize all available recruiting tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, CRM and other tools to maximize high-quality candidate flow
Partner closely with hiring teams to execute effective sourcing, assessment, and closing of highly qualified candidates
Manage a diverse req load encompassing a variety of business teams and position levels
Positively influence and mentor junior team members
Partner effectively with recruiting team peers and cross-functional partners (compensation, HR, operations teams, etc.)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 5 years’ recruiting experience, preferably in-house
Strong analytical skills, including candidate evaluation and assessment
Results-oriented with a track record of successful hiring metrics
Demonstrated ability to successfully evaluate and hire both leadership and individual contributors
Effective multi-tasking and time management skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Able to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Experience managing multiple hiring managers in a complex matrixed environment
Able to maintain extreme confidentiality
Effective multi-tasking and time management skills
Able to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Highly polished, professional demeanor

Pluses

In-house recruiting experience in games sports media sports or other entertainment company
Passion for gaming and knowledge of the gaming industry
Experience in a start-up or other ambiguous environment