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Director of RecruitmentCreative Artists Agency • Los Angeles, CA, US
Director of Recruitment

Director of Recruitment

Creative Artists Agency • Los Angeles, CA, US
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Job Description

Who We Are Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role The Director of Recruitment will oversee end-to-end recruitment execution across CAA, ensuring timely, high-quality hires that align with business goals. This role leads geographically dispersed recruiting teams, drives operational excellence, and partners closely with business and HR leaders to deliver a data-driven, scalable, and inclusive hiring strategy.

Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and mentor recruiters, coordinators, and managers across regions.
  • Own full life-cycle recruiting delivery for all business units, including Executive Search.
  • Translate workforce plans into actionable recruitment strategies aligned with company growth.

Operational Excellence

  • Optimize recruiting processes and service levels to ensure efficiency, speed, and quality of hire.
  • Use Workday and other tools to track and report key hiring metrics.
  • Partner with HR and Finance to forecast and deliver against hiring plans.

    • Stakeholder Management

  • Act as a strategic advisor to senior business and HR leaders.
  • Ensure regular feedback loops with hiring managers to refine processes.
  • Collaborate with the Recruitment COE on operations, sourcing, market intelligence, and branding.
  • Align with Early Careers team to support consistent engagement across business groups.

    • Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

  • Champion a world-class candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

    • Inclusion

  • Embed inclusive practices into every stage of recruitment.
  • Monitor pipeline diversity and collaborate with internal partners to support Inclusion goals.

    • Qualifications

  • 812+ years in recruiting, including 4+ years in a senior leadership role managing a business-facing recruitment function.
  • Proven success managing complex, multi-functional recruiting in large, matrixed organizations.
  • Executive Search experience, including up to C-suite level.
  • Expertise in sourcing, pipeline development, and process optimization.
  • Proficient in ATS / CRM systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Lever).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and executive influencing skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to building inclusive and high-performing teams.
  • Experience managing global recruitment vendors at scale.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience scaling recruitment in mid-sized enterprises (1,000+ employees).
  • Familiarity with international hiring regulations and multi-region recruitment.
  • Strong understanding of global talent market trends, particularly in entertainment.
  • Background in technology recruitment on a global scale.

    • Location This is a hybrid role that may be based in our New York or Los Angeles office.

    Compensation The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $195,000 - $247,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please speak with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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