Senior Recruiter, Interactive Media

Senior Recruiter, Interactive Media

Do you want to drive the sourcing and hiring of exceptionally talented people? If so, CUnet is the perfect place to bring your talents. CUnet, a Nelnet company, is a leading interactive marketing firm focused on creating students, not just leads for our clients. We help schools focus on strategy, enabling them to grow profitably. Our corporate mission is to be the premier provider of online performance media and interactive marketing services driving qualified student inquiries and enrollments for the higher education industry. Job Location is in Lincoln NE 68508. Relocation is available.

Position Summary:

The Senior Recruiter, Interactive Media must be driven to source and hire exceptionally talented people that can succeed in our fast paced, performance driven culture. They will be responsible for recruiting across our entire array of departments including technology, product management, account management, sales, reporting and analytics, and operations. The Senior Recruiter, Interactive Media will interact with all Nelnet Interactive business lines including CUnet, Petersons Interactive and Sparkroom with positions located primarily in Paramus, NJ with some openings remote in Toronto, Denver, and Central NJ. The position is a full-time position designed to immediately fill numerous open positions in addition to support our long-term ongoing expansion.

Principal Responsibilities:

- Manage full cycle recruiting process ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience - Develop, implement, and execute hiring strategy for 25 + requisitions. Coordinates proactive strategies with supervisors/managers including: external contact networking, job firms, professional membership/company promotional activities, internet and school recruitment programs - Manage candidate process and act as a candidate advocate. Evaluate skill level, manage offer process, conduct reference checks, and make salary recommendations. Negotiate offers by partnering with hiring manager, senior management, and other groups as necessary. - Ensure hiring manager and team preparedness during the interview process and that interviews are conducted efficiently and professionally. Interface to negotiate and exchange information with all levels of management. - Passion for improving the customer experience with customers broadly defined as candidates, new hires, hiring managers, and recruiters. Continuous follow-up with clients to confirm staffing plans and candidates needs are met. - Maintain data reports and performance metrics on a regular basis - Ensure that company, state, and federal policies/laws are followed in recruitment and placement procedures. - Act as a liaison for third party approved temporary services, and manage the request for service, and coordinate billing process, if needed. - Maintain accurate on-line applicant tracking records. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with leadership team and associates. - Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

- BA/BS degree preferred with strong academic record. - 8+ years recruiting experience with 5+ years recruiting in Interactive Media related business. - Thorough understanding of how to source candidates in wide range of Interactive Media/Agency disciplines

Key Skills, Qualifications, Traits and Competencies (E=Essential, P=Preferred):

- E - Passionate about Interactive Media and able to speak to our technology/industry - E - Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a burning desire to contribute to the organization?s reputation and success. - E - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy. In addition, teamwork skills are a must along with the ability to grasp new technologies.
- E - Experience sourcing candidates through networking, internet postings, university relations, etc. Mentor and provide guidance and direction to recruiting coordinators. - E - Ability to work effectively under critical time factors and adapt to frequently changing work assignments - E Professional who operates tactfully in utilizing strong persuasion and negotiations skills - E - Knowledge of local employment laws and statutes - E - Effective time management skills - E - PC skills

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and will use hands and fingers to write, operate a computer keyboard and/or a calculator. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to talk and hear in order to exchange information with other employees, customers or vendors. Employee is required to move about the office as necessary to attend meetings, or transport records or files.


Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Nelnet Talent Acquisition & Recruiting.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Requirements:

Job Location is in Lincoln NE 68508. Relocation is available.