Talent Sourcer - Video Games (12 month contract)

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3 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Digital Media • Gaming • Software
The Role

Summary:

Are you a talented and proactive sourcer with a passion for games? We are seeking a Talent Sourcer to join our team on a 12-month contract. This role will partner closely with multiple North American studios and your role will involve identifying, attracting, and engaging top-tier talent to bring AAA franchises to life. If you're driven by working with outstanding candidates and contributing to our growth, read on!

Responsibilities:

  • Candidate Sourcing: Use cutting-edge techniques and tools to uncover hidden talent within the video game industry. Engage and build relationships with potential candidates.
  • Candidate Review: Review and assess the active applicant pool to identify qualified candidates, conduct initial resume screenings, and surface top talent to recruiters and hiring managers for next-stage consideration.
  • Collaborative Recruiting: Partner closely with internal recruiters to understand hiring needs and co-create effective strategies. Share market insights to enhance hiring decisions.
  • Engaging Top Talent: Showcase our culture, projects, and growth potential to inspire exceptional professionals. Foster meaningful connections with candidates throughout their journey.
  • Screening and Evaluation: Conduct thorough assessments of candidates, evaluating skills, qualifications, and cultural fit. Deliver comprehensive summaries and recommendations.
  • Brand Ambassadorship: Embody our brand, generating excitement and attracting top talent. Provide an exceptional candidate experience.
  • Data Management: Maintain accurate candidate data, generate insightful reports, and track sourcing effectiveness.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 1-2 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Sourcer or similar role, in the video game industry or media/entertainment fields.
  • Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the video game industry, market trends, roles, and skill sets.
  • Sourcing Mastery: Command diverse techniques and tools, leveraging online platforms, social media, and professional networks.
  • Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish rapport and maintain strong connections.
  • Results-Driven: Self-driven with a track record of achieving targets and delivering high-quality candidates.
  • Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain professionalism and discretion with sensitive information.

Benefits

This is a 12-month contract (no benefits) 100% remote role with a salary range of 55,000 CAD to 70,000 CAD. At this time, we are only considering candidates located in ON, BC or QC Canada.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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The Company
HQ: Dublin, Dublin
4,788 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Keywords Studios is an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond. We bring to life digital content that entertains, connects, challenges and educates people worldwide. Established in 1998, and now with more than 65 facilities in 22 countries strategically located in Asia, the Americas, Australia and Europe, we provide integrated art creation, marketing services, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services across more than 50 languages and 16 games platforms to a blue-chip client base of more than 950 clients across the globe.

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