Resourcing Manager

We believe in Extraordinary.At Jack Morton we create head-turning, stomach-dropping, mind-boggling, smile-inducing brand experiences for everyone. It’s the future of marketing and there’s nothing passive or predictable about it. We promise every day will be different than the previous one in a very good way.We take care of each other, as much as we take care of business. We marvel in each other’s uniqueness and revel in what each of us brings to the human potluck that is Jack.We are looking for individuals interested in full-time opportunities. With the nature of our business, we need to be ready at a moment’s notice to support the needs of our clients and sometimes, that requires us to look outside of the agency. We are looking to create relationships with trusted individuals that could be called upon when our team needs the support.That brings us to you.You are a Resourcing Manager who will drive freelance recruiting and team building in our fast-paced creative agency. You will act as a crucial conduit of information between account, production and creative departments. You will be responsible for leading staffing decisions, ensuring proper staff utilization of the office and review project health from the perspective of hours spent. You will also support office management. This position requires strong organizational and planning skills, decision-making within the scope of the position’s responsibilities, and the use of discretion and good judgment.What You’ll Be DoingCore ResponsibilitiesGrow and manage our freelance pool of creatives, production and account talent – we want a revolving door of amazing people to meet!Lead meetings relating to resource managementBe the conduit of information between account, production and creative Own the planning document that allocates resource to projects, and present potential resource configurations based on requirements and availabilityProvide consultative guidance for project teams when developing project plans and approach. This may include talent recommendations, guidance on hours needed to complete the project, and provide proactive solutions for delivering client and pitch workProactively manage team bandwidth tracking hours per week, throughout the year. Flag and provide solutions when the bandwidth exceeds reasonable expectations.Negotiate contracts and equitable fees with freelancers/suppliers working closely with the main stakeholders to ensure that resourcing is on budgetUnderstand staff skillsets and assign resources based on resource skillset and project needs Provide leadership and direction to creative staff, managing the creative workflow process through regular check-ins to ensure high quality creative output that is aligned with our vision of a brand experience agencyManage projects to ensure that creative resources (external and internal) are assigned and scheduled effectively, costs are monitored, and appropriate budgets are developed Participate in project kick-off and debrief sessions whenever possible to ensure efficient resourcing and recapRecruitment and Project StaffingYou’ll manage full cycle freelancing recruiting process using the internal systemsFacilitate interview process and hiring discussions with interviewers and hiring managers Drive offer process, including offer approval, extending offers and closing candidates Ensure freelancers have a positive experience at Jack, streamlined to allow them to do a great job with minimum administrative delay whilst completing all necessary paperwork in a timely fashion Play an active role in freelance retention Act as an internal and external representative of Jack Morton Help drive and maintain the agency culture Create a positive environment daily where creativity can flourish If you can do all that, you have what it takes. It might also help if...You bring a few years of experience at a design, marketing or advertising agency where you’ve been a recruiter, a resource manager or a project manager by title, but more than that, you see yourself as a staffing problem solver. You love spreadsheets and tracking data and understand that using data improves overall decision making Solid understanding of the full breadth of creative services from art and copy to environmental and set design Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills Curiosity about clients’ business and a passion for solving business problems Contagious passion for the power of brand experiences in a digital age Experience setting up, documenting and executing a resourcing process You are organized and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment You care about the team and ensure that they are not only busy, but working on the kinds of things that make them excel Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information You have a sense of humor – you take work seriously, but not yourself Equal Employment OpportunityJack Morton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Jack Morton is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.Personal data held by Jack Morton relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Jack Morton.