MetaLab
Talent Specialist (15-month Contract)
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Job Description
- Req#: 7559146
Employer Industry: Freelance Recruitment and Management
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Engage with a dynamic network of freelance talent across various fields
- Work in a collaborative environment that values community and connection
- Contribute to the evolution of systems and frameworks for freelance talent management
- Competitive rates for freelance roles, ensuring top talent is secured
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on the freelance ecosystem and organizational culture
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Own the full freelance recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, and managing offers/contracts
- Manage onboarding and offboarding workflows for freelancers and external partners
- Develop innovative sourcing strategies to maintain a pipeline of top freelance talent
- Build and maintain relationships with schools and universities to attract aspiring designers and engineers
- Track and optimize vendor utilization, performance trends, and satisfaction metrics
What is Required (Qualifications):
- 3+ years of experience in recruitment, vendor management, or operations, ideally within an agency environment
- Proven success in hiring or managing freelance talent in Design, Engineering, or related fields
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong judgment balancing speed, quality, cost, and long-term relationship impact
- Familiarity with freelance contracts, rate cards, and vendor agreements, or a willingness to learn quickly
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguity
- Understanding of the design and development process
- Operational rigor to manage multiple moving parts while maintaining high-quality experiences
- A good eye for design and talent quality
- Experience working cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition and Resource Management
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MetaLab is an interface design firm headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia that provides product design, engineering, and research services.
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