Talent Manager - New York, United States - Float
Description
Who We Are:
Float is the world's leading software for teams to plan their time. Founded in 2012, we are a proud, independent, and self-funded company that has grown every year. Our mission is to help every organization plan their work time better.
We operate 100% remotely, embodying our dedication to a Best Work Life experience. We are on a mission to scale our impact globally.
We're a team of 50 working 100% remotely, and you'll be partnering with team members based globally, including Australia, Mexico, Italy, Nigeria, Canada, and the USA.
We're on a scale-up journey, and we're seeking people who thrive in this stage, given the autonomy and the opportunity to do the best work of their career.
Hear what our team has to say by browsing our blog, or reading our Glassdoor reviews. Check out what our customers think of Float from our G2 reviews.Why We're Hiring For This Role:
The Talent Manager plays a critical role in Float's strategic growth.
This includes refining job requisitions, developing job descriptions, strategizing on hiring, and working closely with hiring managers to forecast and fulfill hiring needs.
Additionally, in partnership with our Team Experience Manager Amber, the Talent Manager will support our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging strategy through mindful hiring practices.
This commitment extends to leading initiatives such as the Best Work Life blog and newsletter, sharing our culture and passion for remote work, and further establishing Float as a leader and advocate for a supportive and inclusive remote work environment.
Beyond hiring, the Talent Manager will collaborate and consult on significant projects like our annual team meetup, engagement surveys, and career framework, contributing to team cohesion and Float's culture.
This responsibility underscores our commitment to maintaining high standards, respecting and treating our team with kindness, and ensuring adherence to labor laws, which is crucial for our long-term growth and ethical standing in the market.
Ultimately, the Talent Manager's role is to attract and hire high-density talent, significantly impacting Float's culture, team experience, and market position.
By ensuring that each new hire is aligned with Float's values and mission, the Talent Manager will play a fundamental role in sustaining Float's trajectory towards becoming the world's leading software for planning team time, embodying our values of continuous improvement and respect for one another's time.
An Overview of the Role from Amber - Team Experience Manager:
Our Team Experience Manager, Amber, explains the important role you will play within our Operations team. Watch this video.
You'll be working asynchronously with a bright, dedicated team from across the globe, with a strong focus on taking complex problems and creating solutions that feel simple and intuitive for our customers.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
As our Talent Manager, you'll own the full lifecycle of hiring at Float.
Early on, you'll jump right into:
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Setting new team members up for success: Manage onboarding by coordinating the onboarding team (manager + onboarding buddy), completing new hire checklists to set up accounts and get intro meetings set up on the new team member's calendar, and making sure the new team member knows what to expect on day 1 and beyond.
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Operations support: Beyond routine hiring tasks, you will consult on and support projects, such as coordinating our annual team meetup. These projects are crucial for enhancing team cohesion and embodying Float's commitment to creating a Best Work Life experience.
As you settle in, you'll take on more projects like:
Support and Educate on Hiring Practices: You will be the go-to expert for Float's unique hiring practices, supporting and educating the team to ensure our processes remain scalable while retaining their distinctiveness. This involves evolving current practices to support a growing team and communicating these changes effectively.
Content Leadership: In collaboration with Georgie, Director of Operations, take the lead on our Best Work Life blog and newsletter. Through thoughtful editorial work, you'll showcase Float's approach to remote work, team culture, and the importance of a balanced work life.
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Evolve Float's hiring and onboarding processes: Work closely with Amber, our Team Experience Manager, to ensure that hiring practices support our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategy and support our growing team, ensuring scalability and maintaining the unique aspects of Float's hiring practices.
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Forecasting and Planning: Collaborate with department heads and the senior management team to understand and anticipate hiring needs based on Float's growth and strategic direction. Your input will be vital in planning resource allocati
