ROLE: Talent Acquisition Manager

REPORTS INTO: Director of People Operations

LOCATION:

Primarily remote West Coast or in Southern California preferred.

TRAVEL:

Less than 15% annually - subject to the employee’s home location. Periodic in-person meetings and offsites throughout the year, along with selected industry events.

What is a Talent Acquisition Manager at Salt+ Pinch

We are looking for a highly connected, proactive, and entrepreneurial Talent Acquisition Manager to help us identify and recruit exceptional talent across the experiential marketing, creative, production, strategy, design, and agency industries. This person will operate as a talent hunter, actively going into the marketplace to find exceptional people who may not be looking for a new opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Passive Talent Hunting
• Industry Networking & Talent Scouting
• LinkedIn Recruiter & Talent Research
• Candidate Relationship Management
• Recruiting & Hiring

Requirements

4–7 years of professional experience working within an experiential marketing, advertising, creative, production, or entertainment agency.

Salt Core Values + You

Redefine the Rules: Creative and production fighting like cats and dogs? Not here. We bring creative and production together from the start because a great idea is only as good as how it’s brought to life. For us, logistics and aesthetics go hand in hand. We’re all about delivering experiences that go beyond the ask.

In Search Of: Tackling challenges is our favorite pastime. Obstacles? We call them plot twists. We are creative thinkers and problem-solvers who always find a way forward with curiosity and determination. Our focus is exceeding expectations, turning client asks into an opportunity to deliver something unexpectedly brilliant.

Expect More, Get More: We hold ourselves to higher standards than anyone else, always looking for ways to elevate each project. We don’t stop at simply checking all the boxes; we push until time runs out. That extra 10% is where we surpass the competition, delivering results beyond what our clients could imagine—or even think to ask for.

Compassion is Culture: We are powered by extraordinary humans, and we’re dedicated to cultivating an environment where company success is tied to team success. We combat burnout with inspiration, motivation, and genuine support. Without fun, work sucks.

Who You Are

You are someone who is naturally a hunter who sees an incredible experiential campaign and immediately wants to know: “Who made this?” You can look at a major activation and figure out who the creative director, producer, strategist, or account lead was, and then find that person. You enjoy meeting people, starting conversations, making introductions, and building relationships. You don’t need to wait for someone to apply for a job. You are curious, persistent, personable, and commercially minded. You understand that recruiting exceptional creative and experiential talent is about relationships and credibility, not simply filling job requisitions.