Staffing Manager – Recruitment & Operations

We're Newbridge — and we’re glad you’re here.

What We Do

Newbridge Marketing is an experiential and college marketing agency

specializing in building meaningful brand connections through live experiences, college and youth marketing, and culturally relevant programming. We partner with leading brands across CPG, beauty, health, wellness, tech, and entertainment to engage Gen Z and youth audiences where they live, learn, and play.

Remote | Eastern or Central Time Zone | Full-Time | $60,000–$70,000 Annually

About the Role

Newbridge Marketing is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Staffing Manager to join our growing Staffing & Recruitment team.

In this role, you'll oversee the full staffing lifecycle for nationwide experiential marketing programs, brand activations, promotional events, and other field marketing initiatives. From recruiting and onboarding talent to managing event schedules, resolving last-minute staffing challenges, and coordinating payroll, you'll play an essential role in ensuring our programs run successfully.

We're looking for someone who has previously managed staffing operations, understands the fast-paced nature of event staffing, and can confidently manage multiple programs and competing priorities with minimal oversight.

This is a fully remote position for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones. The role includes participation in a rotating on-call schedule of approximately one weekend per month.

What You'll Do

Staffing & Recruitment

• Independently manage staffing for multiple nationwide client programs and events simultaneously.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and placement.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified field staff across multiple markets.
• Manage staff assignments, confirmations, scheduling, and last-minute replacements.
• Develop creative recruiting strategies for difficult-to-staff markets and urgent staffing needs.

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee employee onboarding, background checks, employment eligibility verification, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate staffing records, schedules, and employee information in StaffConnect.
• Monitor staffing progress and ensure all programs meet established deadlines.
• Review timesheets, event recaps, and payroll documentation for accuracy and timely processing.
• Follow established staffing procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accountability.

Communication & Program Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned staffing programs.
• Communicate professionally and proactively with clients, internal teams, and field staff.
• Manage competing deadlines, unexpected changes, and urgent staffing challenges.
• Maintain organized project tracking and clear communication across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with leadership and other departments to ensure successful program execution.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Staffing Manager, Recruitment Manager, or comparable staffing operations leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing recruitment, scheduling, and staffing operations.
• Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing through onboarding and placement.
• Experience managing multiple programs, staffing requests, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and collaborative communication platforms.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and resolve challenges proactively.
• Availability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule of approximately one weekend per month.
• Residence in the Eastern or Central time zone.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in experiential marketing, promotional staffing, event staffing, or high-volume temporary staffing.
• Hands-on experience with StaffConnect or a comparable staffing management platform.
• Experience with Monday.com, Slack, HubSpot, and Microsoft Bookings.
• Knowledge of W-2 employee onboarding, background checks, and employment compliance.
• Experience reviewing timesheets, coordinating payroll, and maintaining accurate staffing records.
• Experience recruiting across multiple geographic markets.

Why Join Newbridge?

At Newbridge Marketing, you'll be part of a collaborative team supporting exciting brand experiences and nationwide marketing programs. We value initiative, accountability, creative problem-solving, and people who take pride in delivering exceptional results.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Monthly employee perks
• Wellness stipends
• Fully remote work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Benefits and perks are subject to eligibility and applicable company policies.

Compensation & Schedule

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Location: Remote – Eastern or Central Time Zone

Schedule: Full-time, with approximately one scheduled on-call weekend per month.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

We'd love to learn more about your experience!

To be considered, applicants must submit a résumé and complete our pre-qualification questionnaire. We encourage candidates to provide detailed, specific examples of their staffing management experience.

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