Senior Executive, Talent Acquisition & Development

Senior Executive, Talent Acquisition & Development

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Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, and e-commerce and retail platform HBX.

We are seeking a Senior Executive, Talent Acquisition & Development to lead the strategic transition from reactive recruitment to proactive pipeline management within our New York office. This role is designed for a professional who can establish high‑velocity, “ready‑to‑hire” talent pools for critical positions before pivoting to lead the firm’s broader Performance Management and L&D frameworks. Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, the incumbent will be instrumental in mitigating talent risk and fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.

• Strategic Talent Pooling:
  Identify and analyze high‑turnover and business‑critical positions to develop “evergreen” talent pipelines. Establish a consistent flow of high‑caliber candidates to minimize vacancy gaps and support immediate headcount expansion.
• Pipeline Management & Market Intelligence:
  Conduct rigorous market mapping and proactive sourcing to engage passive talent. Maintain long‑term relationships with a network of prospective hires to ensure the firm remains a preferred employer.
• Transition to Talent Management:
  Following successful implementation of recruitment pipelines, orchestrate the firm’s internal talent frameworks, including the annual performance management cycle, goal setting, and talent calibration sessions.
• Organizational Learning & Development:
  Utilize recruitment market data and internal performance metrics to identify enterprise‑wide skill gaps. Design, deploy, and facilitate targeted L&D programs.
• Career Architecture:
  Develop and implement formal career pathing and internal mobility frameworks to provide transparent, merit‑based trajectories for professional advancement.
• Strategic Advisory:
  Act as a consultant to provide data‑driven insights on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and internal talent health.
• Systems & Analytics:
  Optimize the utilization of HRIS and recruitment technologies to track pipeline velocity, quality of hire, and the efficacy of development programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field;
  Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, or Organizational Development within a fast‑paced corporate environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in proactive sourcing and the construction of complex talent pipelines. Proven ability to identify and engage top‑tier talent ahead of business need.
• Profound passion for employee development and dedication to building scalable programs that unlock professional potential and drive organizational effectiveness.
• Proven track record as an individual contributor, with the ability to lead complex, cross‑functional projects and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Advanced understanding of modern performance methodologies, adult learning principles, and integration of the talent lifecycle.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate talent data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, characterized by a formal and professional executive presence.

The expected annual base salary range for this role is between $90,000 to $110,000. The salary range is subject to change and may be amended in the future. Experience, education, relevant skill set, location and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please provide your cover letter, resume and expected salary.

This position is based and located in New York. Candidate must be eligible to work in the US.

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