Resource Manager

Company Description
FKA applies the 'formerly known' to an industry and way of working that needs to be reinvented. Working at the pace of culture, we create modern brand experiences for those that are poised to make their boldest moves yet. Our integrated Social + CRM approach is the accelerant that blends culture with consumer connectivity, closing the gap to build loyal followings. FKA's proprietary loyalty/relationship index fuels clients with insights about their consumers, sharing the "why," and not only the "what."
With nearly half of the FKA staff consisting of people of color-and founded and led by women-we represent today's customer, not just from a plethora of research and data but by personal experiences. FKA partners with brands like Verizon, Pop-Tarts, MAC, Audi, Taco Bell, JIF, MeowMix, and others who are ready to simplify the chaos and imagine what's next.
Job Description
FKA is looking for a Creative Resource Manager to join our Resource Management Team reporting to the Director, Resource Management. The Resource Manager is an essential role within the organization that strategically partners with creative directors, project managers and staff on the optimal utilization and deployment of talent. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the correct balance of talent in order for our teams to deliver amazing work. This role requires a high level of organization and communication skills and the ability to collect critical project information from various individuals to recommend and advise on staffing solutions, an upbeat positive attitude and willing to problem solve in an ever-changing environment.
What You'll Do

• Act as day-to-day contact for resource management cross-capability and lead weekly creative resourcing meetings
• Serve as Casting Director who understands the ins and outs of employees' skill sets, strengths, and weaknesses to appropriately map talent to the business

• Ensure client teams have the right talent both onshore and offshore by partnering with PM and Creative leadership to understand what the work/client needs
• Partner with Recruiting on open reqs, keeping them informed of changing talent needs
• Assist and help influence staffing and casting strategies, including new business planning and forecasting
• Construct clear, concise, error-free, communications (written and verbal) that provides details required for a specific audience (internal and client), including clear expectations/action requested and relevant implications (i.e. timing, costs, etc.)
• Make recommendations around and follow-through on the key pillars of Casting - Open to Hire Planning, Client-to-Client rotation, Short-term loans and Long-term Transfers, Cross-office and cross-agency mobility and Freelance Management

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional work experience in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment
• Creative agency experience desired
• Extreme proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Office
• Experience managing internal relationships and dealing with senior members of staff in a professional manner
• Solid understanding how the staffing role impacts company performance
• Strong analytical skills, commitment to a client, and proven ability to manage expectations

Additional Information
The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
Formerly Known As is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: <<70,000>> - <<117,500>>. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.