Job opening: Director of People & Performance, Strike Social

Strike Social is seeking a Director of People & Performance — someone who can spearhead our recruitment and employee engagement efforts with both enthusiasm and ease.

Company background
Strike Social develops artificial intelligence and provides 24/7 optimization to drive the best outcomes in social media advertising. Through media-buying software and service, Strike powers 15,000+ campaigns each day for the world’s leading agencies and brands, including Beats, Xbox, Honda, Mattel and KFC. With global operations, Strike is headquartered in Chicago and was named the city's Best B2B Startup in the 2016 Moxie Awards. Learn more at strikesocial.com.

Position description

• Set strategy and execute recruitment and retention efforts — including outreach at career fairs, developing partnerships with key networks, identifying professional development opportunities and much more
• Lead all cultural initiatives — from happy hours and company outings to office perks and other incentives
• Work with senior leadership to develop and maintain employee handbooks, training manuals, onboarding programs, 360 reviews and HR surveys
• Coordinate with marketing team on employee branding efforts — including monitoring Glassdoor, posting on job boards, maintaining careers webpage, overseeing inventory of branded merchandise and offering ideas for social media campaigns
• Manage travel logistics among our international offices — including serving as the property manager of our Chicago apartment
• Assist with any workspace renovations/improvements or office moves as they arise
• Handle other administrative tasks as needed

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 7+ years of experience in recruitment, HR, operations or other related area
• Track record of successful recruitment, particularly in the areas of data science and engineering
• Direct experience setting and managing budgets

Necessary skills and abilities

• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize and handle time efficiently
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems
• Passion for social media and advertising

Working at Strike Social

Strike is a close-knit, work-hard/play-hard environment. Aside from standard (and generous) employee benefits, Strike offers an open office environment, casual dress code, convenient downtown Chicago location and frequent team outings. Strike is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.