ABOUT THE ROLE
EvolveMKD is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and people-first Senior Talent & People Partner to join our People team. This is a unique, dual-function role spanning Talent Acquisition and People Operations - serving as our recruiting engine while partnering closely with the Director, People to execute programs and initiatives across the agency.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in full-cycle recruiting alongside a genuine passion for people, culture, and employee experience. They are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities with ease, and brings a high level of ownership to everything they do. This role reports to the Director, People.
EvolveMKD is based in Manhattan and operates on a hybrid schedule (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Relocation assistance is not provided.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition
- Serve as EvolveMKD's recruiter for all levels and roles, proactively sourcing and engaging passive talent
- Lead full-cycle recruiting from sourcing and job posting through offer acceptance
- Partner with hiring managers to write and refine job descriptions that attract top talent
- Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers on candidate selection and interview process design
- Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies to attract top talent, including networking events and university partnerships for early-career hiring
- Stay informed on talent market trends to support ongoing pipeline development
- Cultivate high-quality talent pipelines through strong candidate relationships and comprehensive evaluations
- Conduct all initial interview screens, assessing alignment with core values, soft skills, and role requirements
- Deliver a high-touch candidate experience across all roles and stages, serving as the welcoming face of EvolveMKD
- Own day-to-day recruiting operations: scheduling, interview coordination, and candidate communication
- Track pipeline activity, hiring performance, and recruitment data
- Extend and negotiate offers in partnership with the Director, People
Onboarding & Offboarding
- Own the end-to-end onboarding experience, ensuring every new hire feels genuinely welcomed, oriented, and set up for success from Day 1 through the first 90 days - including 30/60/90 check-ins, development milestones, and program communications
- Lead development of onboarding schedules in partnership with hiring managers
- Coordinate with the Office Manager on desk setup and equipment procurement ahead of each start date
- Facilitate all new hire onboarding touchpoints
- Manage the return of EvolveMKD equipment for departing employees, including generating FedEx shipping labels and monitoring the return of all company property
People Operations
- Support performance management administration in BambooHR and Lattice
- Manage employee relations and PTO requests for entry and mid-level staff, escalating to the Director, People as appropriate
- Support operational initiatives and special projects as directed by the Director, People
Culture Programming
- Plan and execute all culture programming events, Quarterly Days of Service, and the small moments in between that keep employees engaged
- Manage the Team Entertainment and Social Budget
Employer Branding
- Manage the agency award tracker and submit all award entries on behalf of the agency
- Project manage all agency and client award submissions in partnership with internal teams and external partners, ensuring all deadlines are met
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-7 years of experience in talent acquisition required; agency experience preferred
- Established track record of managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple levels and functions
- Highly proficient in applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn, and creative sourcing tools and tactics
- Strong understanding of recruiting and interview best practices, with the ability to coach and educate hiring managers on effective interview models
- Genuine passion for people, culture, and building inclusive workplaces; DEI programming and culture experience a plus
- Proficiency in BambooHR, Lattice, or similar HRIS and performance management platforms
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging at all levels, including senior leadership
ANNUAL BASE SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $120,000; Compensation and title will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based spot bonus program
- Generous contribution to healthcare, dental, and vision plans
- 401K with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
- Shareholder program eligibility at 3+ years of tenure
- Flexible PTO, Summer Fridays, and generous company holiday schedule
- Summer WFH Program
- Commuter benefits + FSA
- Cell phone reimbursement
- $1,000 annual medical & wellness reimbursement
- $20,000 family planning & life event benefit (covers family planning, gender-affirming care, and pet adoption)
- Paid reproductive loss leave
- Paid parental leave
- Paid caregiver leave
- Learning and development opportunities
- Paid volunteer days
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