Talent & People Experience Specialist

The Talent & People Experience Specialist owns full-cycle talent acquisition for Direct Agents: sourcing screening and shepherding candidates through a seamless hiring experience while also serving as a flexible extension of the People & Culture team. This person is equal parts recruiter and operator: comfortable owning a pipeline one moment and jumping into broader people ops support the next with a positive and solutions oriented demeanor.

Schedule: 4 days per week Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Compensation: $35-45/hr depending on experience

Talent Acquisition

• Sourcing & Screening Source and engage passive candidates build strong pipelines and evaluate applicants for skills experience and cultural add.
• Interview & Candidate Experience Coordinate interviews and manage every candidate touchpoint end-to-end delivering a seamless high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers alike.
• ATS & Job Posting Management Maintain accurate ATS records and manage job postings across all platforms for all stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Partnership Partner with hiring managers and leadership to stay aligned on evolving hiring needs and priorities.
• Reporting & Insights Track recruitment data deliver regular updates on candidate and role status and use insights to continuously refine sourcing and hiring strategies.

People Experience

• As part of the People & Culture team help provide best-in-class HR support to team members across Direct Agents.
• Support the SVP of HR across a diverse set of company-wide HR functions and initiatives.
• Ensure all HR information is handled with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.

• 2 years of recruiting experience within a digital marketing and/or tech environment
• Positive relationship-oriented team player who collaborates effectively across all departments and levels
• Deadline-driven and proactive with strong follow-up instincts a sense of urgency and the ability to identify and resolve obstacles quickly
• Thrives in high-growth fast-changing environments
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with keen attention to detail
• Knows when to be resourceful and when its time to escalate
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across multiple platforms (Zoom email Slack)
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Direct Agents is not a traditional agency. We are an elite team of builders and operators growth strategists media architects and creative thinkers who partner with ambitious brands to drive measurable revenue growth. Backed by Kanopy AI our proprietary intelligence platform and exclusive partnerships with tech and media platforms we deliver the kind of unfair advantage that helps clients dominate not just compete.

We operate at the intersection of technology media and strategy where AI meets human expertise to produce outcomes that neither can achieve alone. Our client roster includes brands like Tennis Channel Marvel NYSE Morgan Stanley Prologis and DistroKid.

Direct Agents isnt for everyone and thats by design. Were building something different.

• Proprietary AI That Actually Works: Kanopy AI is our custom-built intelligence platform real-time campaign optimization media mix modeling natural language analytics and algorithm enrichment that gives our clients (and our team) a genuine edge. This isnt a buzzword; its operational.
• Exclusive Platform Access: Direct partnerships across Google AI Search Meta TikTok Amazon Freewheel Teads Stackadapt and best-in-class tech and media partners.
• An Elite Not Bloated Team: 100 operators who move fast think deeply and ship work that matters. No layers of bureaucracy. Direct access to senior leadership and the executives building the strategy.
• AI Integration Across Everything: Claude ChatGPT and proprietary AI tools are embedded in our workflows from data analysis and creative versioning to strategic planning and client intelligence.
• 8x Crains Best Places to Work: A people-first culture with a 12-month average time to promotion a 4-day workweek and genuine investment in career development.
• Certified Minority-Owned Business: 48% BIPOC representation across the agency 60% female representation a team that reflects the diverse markets we serve.

• New MacBook Pro and access to cutting-edge AI tools across the agency
• Sun-drenched penthouse Acceleration Hub on 5th Avenue in Flatiron with commuter benefits and Citibike membership
• Dog-friendly office regular team events (Field Day Ski Club Golf League holiday celebrations) and a culture built around ownership and ambition

Location: This role is based in our NYC headquarters. You must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance.

Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters and scams. If you move forward in our recruitment process you will only be contacted by the Direct Agents HR team. If you have questions about the validity of this job posting please email emailprotected

Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters and scams. If you move forward in our recruitment process you will only be contacted by the Direct Agents HR team. Questions Email