Staffing Manager

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The Staffing Manager, TAIT F.O.R.C.E. plays a central role in building, managing, and optimizing the freelance talent community across the organization. This person ensures that every freelance team member is recruited, onboarded, supported, and offboarded with efficiency and care. The Staffing Mgr acts as both strategic talent partner and hands-on manager overseeing the entire freelance lifecycle from sourcing and scheduling to payroll and performance feedback.

They serve as a resource for departments in need of freelance support, anticipate staffing needs across evolving project scopes, and source top-level talent accordingly. They ensure operational excellence across systems, processes, and communications.

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Talent Sourcing & Recruitment

• Support the development of job outlines and creation of job postings for open freelance roles
• Proactively source and engage top-tier freelance talent for a variety of roles across the organization, building a strong and scalable bench to support future growth
• Negotiate rates with all freelancers, ensuring alignment with TAIT’s established rate structure, in collaboration with department and project leadership; may also include travel policy and allowance negotiations to maintain consistency and compliance.
• Recommend and develop innovative strategies, policies, and procedures to grow and diversify the freelance workforce
• Conduct ongoing interviews with prospective freelancers to assess fit, expand the talent pipeline, and nurture long-term relationships through consistent communication
• Attend industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities, actively represent TAIT in relevant freelance or entertainment industry spaces to build brand awareness and grow our talent network.

Onboarding & Integration

Project Staffing & Scheduling

Strategic Planning & Reporting

Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.

To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility / accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience

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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.