Manager Talent Systems and Optimization

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Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and technically savvy Manager, Talent Systems and Optimization to oversee and optimize our suite of talent acquisition technologies. This role is critical to ensuring our recruiting systems are running smoothly, delivering value, and evolving with the needs of our business. You will serve as the primary recruitment owner of platforms including (but not limited to) Beamery, GoodTime, BrightHire, LinkedIn, and other emerging AI tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation across our talent acquisition ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

System Ownership & Administration
•    Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for all talent acquisition systems.
•    Ensure systems are configured optimally to support recruiting workflows and business needs.
•    Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with vendors and internal IT teams for resolution.
•    Manage and allocate system access, including setting up new systems when needed, and assigning and redistributing licenses as needed. 

Optimization & Innovation
•    Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, user experience, and data integrity.
•    Stay current on platform updates, new features, and industry trends; proactively recommend enhancements.
•    Lead implementation of new tools and features, including testing, training, and change management.

Stakeholder Collaboration
•    Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, IT, and external vendors to align systems with strategic goals.
•    Provide training, documentation, and support to recruiters and hiring teams.
•    Gather feedback from users to inform system improvements and ensure adoption.

Data & Reporting
•    Ensure systems are capturing accurate and actionable data.
•    Collaborate with analytics teams to support reporting needs and insights generation.
•    Maintain data governance and compliance standards across platforms.
•    Report on system usage. 

Qualifications:
•    7+ years of experience in talent acquisition operations, HR technology, or related fields.
•    Deep experience with optimizing the TA Tech Stack.
•    Strong understanding of recruiting workflows and candidate lifecycle.
•    Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
•    Experience with system implementation, optimization, and vendor management.
•    Familiarity with AI tools in recruiting is a plus.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $115,000.00 - 140,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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