Jellyfish is a full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof. With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global marketing partner of the future.
Team Overview
The Talent Acquisition team is the driving force behind Jellyfish's growth, shaping a world‑class workforce that fuels our innovation and success. We are a global team of 12, based across the UK, US, Mexico, South Africa, France, Spain and India.
Role Overview
Reporting to our Talent Acquisition Director, we are looking for a strategic and hands‑on Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our recruitment efforts during a 12‑month maternity cover. In this pivotal role, you will maintain our hiring momentum across our global markets, ensuring we attract and hire top‑tier talent.
As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will use data‑driven insights from our ATS, Ashby, to refine hiring strategies and improve the hiring funnel.
Responsibilities
* Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process for a variety of roles across our capabilities, with a specific focus on technical, data, or analytics positions.
* Act as a strategic partner to Department Heads and Leadership, providing market mapping, salary benchmarking, and headcount planning.
* Utilise recruitment analytics (time‑to‑hire, source quality, conversion rates) to optimise the hiring funnel and report on progress to the leadership team.
* Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior members of the TA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
* Enhance our presence in the European media market through targeted networking, events, and digital presence.
* Ensure a seamless candidate experience, from initial outreach to successful onboarding.
Skills and Competencies
* 6+ years in Talent Acquisition, with a proven track record in Media, Advertising, or Digital Tech industries.
* Strong experience hiring for technical domains (i.e. Engineering, Data Science, or Analytics), with the flexibility to stretch and hire for multiple capabilities.
* Experience using advanced ATS reporting and analytics, and an interest in using and experimenting with AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude).
* Possess the gravitas to challenge senior leaders when necessary and the empathy to guide them through complex hiring decisions.
* Thrive in the fast‑moving environment typical of a maternity cover, picking up existing projects quickly while identifying areas for immediate impact.
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