Company Description

Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI) is a dynamic and innovative game development studio lead by industry veterans located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. We develop original IPs as well as partner with incredible companies and established brands such as Microsoft and NASA to create games and diverse interactive experiences, utilizing our own leading edge technology.

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Talent Acquisition Manger to join our Team! In this role you will be responsible for finding, recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent and welcoming them into a fantastic team environment. You will work with the department leaders and our executive team to formulate and execute on a recruitment plan and employee retention plan to help set up Smoking Gun Interactive for continuing success.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and execute on recruitment plans for different job families, and get to know stakeholders for each discipline
Job description creation, analysis, and refinement
Source and find candidates qualified for open positions (active and passive)
Conduct screening calls and interviews, and act as our brand ambassador
Manage the interview and feedback processes with high degree of organization, and coach hiring managers on facilitating the process
Refine and improve our recruiting and hiring workflow, and develop a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring plans and strategies
Offer feedback proactively on how we position ourselves in the industry landscape and provide suggests on how we can improve our positioning.
Create a great first impression with prospective employees, establishing and continuing great communications throughout the process
Lead, oversee and supervise members of the recruiting team
Demonstrate an ability to discuss our company history and culture with potential employees, as well as our goals moving forward
Make recommendations on best practices and analyze programs and data to identify trends to support management decisions around employee retention
Work with external recruitment agencies to source talent
Collaborate with executives and implement on company initiatives and events that get our company out there!

Qualifications

5+ years of proven recruiting experience
2+ Experience in games industry, or equivalent experience recruiting for entertainment, tech, or creative media industries
Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship building, consulting, teamwork and leadership skills
Familiarity with a variety of different selection and evaluation methods (interviews, assignments, etc)
Hands on experience with active recruitment strategies and with posting jobs on social media and job boards
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively manage numerous projects simultaneously
Strong recruiting best practices regarding tracking, communication, follow ups, negotiations, and hiring
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of human resources law, employment law and legislation, and experience facilitating international relocation
Proficiency in Office / Recruiting platforms