People and Culture Recruiting Business Partner
Job Description
Who We Are:
Angel is the home of stories that amplify light. Through its platform, thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles will be created, funded, and distributed. Angel allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. Some of the studio's key projects-- The Sound of Freedom and Dry Bar Comedy --have earned billions of views around the world. Learn more at Angel.com
We’re looking for passionate team members who want to build world-class products that will reshape media over the coming decades. Learn more about:
Join us and be part of stories that amplify light!
Summary/Objective:
The People and Culture Recruiter is a mission-driven owner who fully owns end-to-end talent acquisition for Angel. This role builds and stewards strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, exceptional candidate experiences, and efficient hiring processes.
You will take true ownership of your pipelines and results — including quality of hire — while partnering closely with hiring teams to attract high-caliber talent aligned with our mission. You will design and lead the implementation of best-in-class recruiting strategies, driving both speed and excellence.
At Angel, this role is about stewarding the human impact of our mission by bringing in people who will help us tell stories that matter.
Who We Are:
Angel is the home of stories that amplify light. Through its platform, thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles will be created, funded, and distributed. Angel allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. Some of the studio's key projects-- The Sound of Freedom and Dry Bar Comedy --have earned billions of views around the world. Learn more at Angel.com
We’re looking for passionate team members who want to build world-class products that will reshape media over the coming decades. Learn more about:
Join us and be part of stories that amplify light!
Expectations of Team Members at Angel Studios:
- Amplify light in every action.
- As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals.
- You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely - whether that be money, people, or time.
- Know your customer - it might be our viewers, investors, filmmakers, or internal Angel Teams. Ensure you understand your customer and are providing what THEY need and not just what you want to build.
Essential Functions:
- Own full-cycle recruiting for Angel — from proactive sourcing and deep talent pipelining through offer extension and smooth onboarding.
- Creatively and proactively source, engage, and build relationships with both passive and active candidates who align with our mission and culture of light.
- Partner closely with hiring managers as a true strategic advisor — deeply understanding team needs, dynamics, and priorities while providing proactive insights and recommendations.
- Design and lead an efficient, positive, and professional hiring process with excellent feedback loops and timely communication.
- Deliver a warm, white-glove candidate experience that makes people feel valued from first touch to onboarding.
- Conduct thoughtful intake meetings to define success profiles, craft compelling job descriptions, and align on hiring strategy.
- Provide proactive, data-driven visibility into talent market trends, compensation insights, and pipeline health.
- Partner on competitive compensation recommendations and thoughtful offer strategies.
- Track, own, and continuously improve key recruiting metrics — especially quality of hire, time-to-fill, and candidate experience.
- Strengthen onboarding experiences to help new Angels feel welcomed and set up for success from day one.
- Champion strategies that attract, engage, and retain exceptional talent while helping cultivate a culture of light.
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and organized candidate data and records.
- Stay ahead of talent acquisition best practices and tools to keep Angel at the forefront.
- Support broader People and Culture initiatives with a primary passion for talent attraction and selection.
- Attend and actively contribute to regularly scheduled team meetings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Competencies:
- Exceptional listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to persuade, connect, and build trust with candidates and hiring managers.
- Highly organized with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
- Resourceful problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze recruiting metrics.
- Proficiency with ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- High energy, ownership, and a proactive approach to talent acquisition.
Understanding of employment laws as they relate to recruiting and hiring practices.
Work Environment:
When in the main office, expect a comfortable, air-conditioned work environment. Team members are issued their own desks, but the office is an open, shared space and can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to carry 20 lbs. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:Regular full-time, 40 hours per week.
Travel Required: Travel is not generally required for this position.
Required Education and Experience:
- At least two years of human resource or talent acquisition experience.
- At least one year of full-cycle recruiting experience is required.
- Previous experience with HRIS and ATS systems is required.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field.
- Experience recruiting for creative, media, entertainment, or technology roles.
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
EEO Statement:
At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.