Vice President, Talent

We’re seeking an experienced, operational leader to serve as our Vice President of Talent, a new, strategic role at the heart of our People Experience Team. This individual will lead the global function of Talent Acquisition at Crunchyroll and will be responsible for attracting world-class talent to fuel our continued growth on a global scale. 

You’ll oversee the development and execution of talent acquisition and employer brand strategies that ensure every candidate has a seamless, engaging, and high-quality experience, from their first interaction with us through hiring. You’ll play a critical role in building a global hiring engine that supports creativity, scales with business needs, and equips leaders to build high-performing teams across all functions and key geographies (US, LATAM, EMEA & APAC). 

What You'll Do

Talent Acquisition Strategy 

• Lead a global talent acquisition function that aligns with our business goals and culture of care. 
• Design and implement a data-informed recruiting strategy to attract top, diverse talent across all functions and levels. 
• Partner with business leaders and People Experience colleagues to forecast hiring needs and build proactive pipelines. 
• Oversee executive recruiting efforts and ensure consistent, inclusive hiring practices. 
• Drive innovation in sourcing strategies, recruitment marketing, and assessment frameworks to meet growth demands globally. 
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Early Careers strategy to attract, engage, and retain emerging talent through internships, university partnerships, and entry-level programs aligned with long-term workforce planning. 
• Partner with D&I leadership to drive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) initiatives throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle, ensuring equitable processes and outcomes.

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Serve as a senior advisor to the Chief People Officer and executive team on talent and employee value proposition strategy.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of recruiters, talent partners, and brand professionals. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with peers in Learning & Development, Communications, People Operations, and People Business Partners to ensure alignment and impact. 

Employee Value Proposition Strategy & Leadership 

• Develop and lead a global EVP strategy that authentically reflects our culture, mission, and employee experience. 
• Partner with Communications and People Experience teams to create compelling content and campaigns for key talent audiences. 
• Own our employer value proposition (EVP) and ensure its integration across career sites, social platforms, events, and candidate touchpoints. 
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with external organizations, universities, and platforms to enhance brand visibility and talent pipeline diversity. 
• Monitor EVP performance metrics, leveraging insights to optimize messaging, channels, and campaigns. 
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing the company at key events and in thought leadership efforts that elevate our presence in the tech/media hiring landscape. 

Contingent Workforce Strategy 

• Lead the development and execution of a scalable Contingent Workforce Strategy, aligning with the company’s growth plans and evolving business needs.
• Build and optimize a hybrid talent ecosystem, integrating freelance, contract, and vendor-supplied talent to support agile content development, technology innovation, and seasonal demand surges. 
• Establish governance, policies, and compliance frameworks for all contingent labor engagements, ensuring risk mitigation, legal alignment, and consistent experience across global jurisdictions. 
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, HR, and business leaders to define contingent workforce needs, streamline onboarding, and ensure operational excellence in vendor management and performance tracking. 
• Select and oversee contingent workforce technology platforms (e.g., VMS, MSP partnerships), enabling visibility, spend control, and strategic workforce analytics.
• Advise on workforce planning and total talent strategies, incorporating contingent labor as a critical component of talent agility, cost efficiency, and innovation acceleration.
• Monitor industry trends and labor market dynamics to evolve sourcing models and maintain competitive advantage in attracting creative, technical, and operational freelance talent. 

Operational Excellence 

• Ensure TA processes, systems, and tools are modern, inclusive, and user-friendly.
• Champion continuous improvement in candidate experience and hiring manager enablement. 
• Manage budgets, external partnerships, and vendor relationships aligned to Talent goals. 

In the role of Vice President, Talent, you will report to the Chief People Officer.

We are considering applicants for the location of Los Angeles.

We get excited about candidates, like you, because....

• 12+ years of progressive experience across HR, Talent Acquisition, and People Ops, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Experience leading globally distributed teams with a strong global perspective
• Track record of building high-performing, people-first teams and inclusive hiring practices at scale
• Strategic thinking and data fluency to drive decision-making and influence executive stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
• You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity
• You know HR best practices—and how to simplify and elevate them for a better employee experience
• Proven experience leading or partnering on DEIB strategies
• A passion for culture, equity, and building exceptional employee experiences
• Industry experience in media, tech, or creative fields (preferred)
• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in HR, Communications, Business, or a related field

The People Experience Team is committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels supported, valued, and inspired. 

We partner with leaders to foster a culture of care and excellence—equipping them to guide and empower their teams throughout every stage of the employee journey. As a global function, we focus on developing great leaders, strengthening culture, enabling clear communication, and making HR processes simple, seamless, and people-centered.

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health Saving Account HSA program
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan, with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• Support program for new parents
• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

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