Talent Acquisition Specialist

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.

We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in attracting top talent to SoundCloud. You will be responsible for sourcing, engaging, and hiring exceptional professionals who can contribute to our innovative and dynamic environment. You will have the opportunity to recruit for various roles across different departments and functions, including technical, marketing, and music business roles. Previous in-house recruitment experience in music, entertainment, or media is preferred.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand the requirements and specifications for each role. You will develop effective recruitment strategies to attract and engage highly skilled candidates. At SoundCloud, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are part of our DNA, and the best candidate for this role will filter all of their recruiting practices through a DEI lens. 

Utilizing various sourcing channels such as job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and industry-specific groups, you will identify and connect with potential candidates. Additionally, you will conduct thorough candidate screenings, assessments, and interviews to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit. You will also conduct kick-off meetings with your hiring managers to better understand the specific team needs. 

You will be instrumental in managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including offer negotiation, onboarding, and post-hire follow-up. Building and maintaining relationships with candidates will be a key aspect of the role, ensuring a positive candidate experience and keeping them engaged throughout the recruitment process. You will also collaborate closely with other members of the Talent Acquisition team to enhance recruitment strategies, processes, and employer branding initiatives.

SoundCloud promotes a non-discriminatory mentality across the business. An important part of your job would also be to ensure that job descriptions are crafted with inclusive language, fair policies are established, and candidates from under-represented groups are represented.

At SoundCloud, we value a results-oriented mindset and a passion for technology. As part of the recruiting team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to SoundCloud's mission and culture, effectively communicating our values and opportunities to prospective candidates.

Experience and Background:

• 2+ years experience as a recruiter, ideally with a mix of business and technical or engineering recruitment
• Familiarity with various sourcing techniques, including online job boards, social media, and professional networks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships with candidates and stakeholders
• Passion for music and helping independent artists 
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously
• Experience working with a global company is a plus 
• Previous in-house recruitment experience in music, entertainment, or media is preferred 
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality hires within established timelines
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools
• Passion for technology and the ability to effectively communicate SoundCloud's mission and culture to prospective candidates
• Strong focus on DEI recruitment by structuring processes and policies that promote diversity.
• Source, network with, and proactively reach out to minorities, female candidates, people with disabilities, or other under-represented groups

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 annually. The final salary offered will be determined based on relative experience, skills, internal equity, and location. We also offer a generous total rewards program - read more about additional benefits and perks below!

About us:

• We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)
• We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home
• We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard
• We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
• Robust 401k program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Generous professional development allowance
• Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!
• Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually
• 16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
• Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud

SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.

At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.