Recruiter, Talent Manager

Job Title:
Recruiter

Reports To: Director

FLSA Status: Full Time - Salaried, Exempt

Location: Cincinnati, OH

NOTE - this is a posting for a role to start in 2026. We will be collecting information over the holidays, so thank you for your patience as we go through resumes starting January 5th, 2026.

Who Is Pep

pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today we’ve grown to over 200 people and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies. We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%.

Our company has evolved since we started 21 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained a constant. At pep, we put people first. Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions, decisions, and drive our culture. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive.

And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.

We’re looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client focused to join and contribute to our team. We enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive salary based on experience. If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of something special, then click below to apply.

• Generous Time Off
• Robust Health and Wellness Plan
• Family Support
• Mentorship Program
• 401K Match
• Role Autonomy
• Certification Reimbursement and Ongoing Training
• Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups

Summary of Position:

• Full-Cycle Recruiting:
  Manage the entire recruitment process for all open positions (client services, operations, leadership), from initial requisition to offer acceptance.
• Proactive Sourcing:
  Identify and attract top talent through diverse channels including Linked In Recruiter, job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking.
• Distributed Hiring Management:
  Effectively manage the hiring process for teams across headquarters and 10+ remote locations, ensuring a consistent candidate experience.
• Candidate Assessment:
  Screen, interview, and assess candidates using behavioral interviews, skills assessments, and cultural fit evaluations.
• Interview Coordination:
  Oversee the interview process, including scheduling, preparing hiring managers, collecting timely feedback, and guiding decision-making.
• Offer Management:
  Extend offers, negotiate compensation, and facilitate pre-employment checks with final candidates.
• Talent Pipelining:
  Proactively build and maintain pipelines for high-volume or hard-to-fill critical roles.
• Recruitment Process Optimization:
  Standardize and enhance recruiting practices, including interview guides, scorecards, job descriptions, and candidate communications.
• ATS Management:
  Utilize and manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for job postings, candidate tracking, and generating recruitment reports.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  Track and analyze key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction to drive continuous improvement.
• Employer Branding Support:
  Contribute to building and promoting our employer brand through career pages, social media presence, and supporting an effective employee referral program.
• Strategic Partnership:
  Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning and hiring forecasts, staying current on recruiting trends and best practices.

• Employee Surveys:
  Design, launch, analyze, and report on employee surveys (as needed).
• Training Coordination:
  Draft and manage internal training schedules, coordinate logistics for training programs, and assist with content preparation.
• Process Documentation:
  Document and standardize internal HR processes and workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Ad-Hoc HR Projects:
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