Human Resources - Departmental Assistant at CAA

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.  Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. 

The Role

CAA is looking for an LA based Departmental Assistant to join our diverse and dynamic workforce. With a keen lens on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, this Assistant will provide support to the head of Early Careers and two executives with the Recruiting Operations team. The position provides an opportunity to learn about the Global Recruiting Process from a team of experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

Support three Executives in the Recruiting function across multiple time zones.

Manage logistical tasks, including scheduling meetings, interviews, coordinating communication, maintaining project grids, and project management flow for all three execs.

Help document and improve recruiting processes and support the implementation of new tools.

Assist with tracking key metrics; i.e. time-to fill, source effectiveness, pipeline activity and help prepare reports for the team.

Help support onboarding logistics for new hires across the recruiting function.

Utilize effective communication and follow-through while acting as a dependable point of contact for internal and external candidates.

Help identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency in recruiting operations.

Assist the Recruiting team with key initiatives, ad hoc projects, and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

2 or more years of experience as an Assistant, Coordinator or other Recruiting support role.

Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite.

Strong customer service orientation – no task is too small.

Adept at quickly learn new processes and technology.

Ability to multitask and have strong organization and prioritization skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Extremely flexible, proactive, able to easily shift priorities, and handle heavy workflow processing.

Ability to succeed in a fast paced, high volume, corporate environment.

Operate with team mentality and strong sense of urgency.

Ability to interface across all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated desire to learn.

Desired Characteristics

Knowledge of Recruiting/Sourcing strongly preferred.

Early Career or Campus Recruiting experience a plus.

Internship program implementation experience a plus.

Experience with Workday or other ATS/CRM a plus.

Demonstrated passion for working in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion space a plus.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.

Long-term interest in building a career in Recruitment a plus.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $24-$28.50. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

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Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.