Senior / Principal Recruiter

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid, 3 days in-office)

Previous recruitment experience required

Key Responsibilities:

Candidate Sourcing & Attraction:

• Utilize multiple sourcing channels (LinkedIn, database, direct outreach) to identify top talent.
• Implement creative strategies to attract and engage high-quality candidates.

Screening & Interviewing:

• Conduct initial screening interviews to evaluate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Engage candidates with a ‘human-first’ approach, prioritizing long-term relationships over short-term placements.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs and company culture.
• Provide a high-touch experience, promptly responding to clients via email, Slack, or text.
• Conduct in-person client meetings, including weekly check-ins, pitches, and networking events.
• Act as a liaison between clients and candidates, ensuring seamless communication.

Business Development:

• Pursue new client opportunities through daily lead generation efforts.
• Maximize candidate opportunities by proactively matching them with multiple roles.
• Stay ahead of market trends to offer strategic hiring insights to clients.

Market Research & Analysis:

• Stay informed on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices.
• Provide clients with relevant market intelligence to guide their hiring strategies.

Candidate Experience Management:

• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate journey throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide timely feedback and manage candidate expectations.
• Meet candidates in person when possible to deepen relationships.

Networking & Community Engagement:

• Actively participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline.
• Establish a strong personal brand on LinkedIn and become a known expert in the field.

Administrative & Compliance Tasks:

• Accurately input and maintain candidate and client information in the internal CRM/ATS.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with legal and ethical standards.

Collaboration with Internal Teams:

• Work closely with recruiters, account managers, and the marketing team to achieve hiring goals.
• Share insights and best practices to improve team-wide recruitment strategies.
• Participate in a collaborative and high-energy office environment three days a week.

Offer Management & Negotiation:

• Facilitate offer negotiations between clients and candidates, ensuring alignment for both parties.

Performance Metrics & Reporting:

• Track and analyze recruitment performance using CRM/ATS data.
• Identify areas for process improvement and optimize recruitment strategies.

Skills & Competencies:

Recruiting Expertise:

• Strong ability to assess candidate qualifications, portfolios, and resumes.
• Deep understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle and 360-degree recruitment approach.

Communication & Relationship Management:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, candidates, and internal teams.

Analytical & Organizational Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to interpret market trends and recruitment metrics.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Negotiation & Offer Management:

• Skilled in salary negotiation and employment offer structuring.
• Ability to navigate delicate conversations with professionalism and tact.

Technical Proficiency:

• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and CRM software.
• Proficiency in leveraging social media (LinkedIn, industry forums) for talent sourcing.

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Passionate about recruitment and making meaningful career connections.
• Highly engaged in team culture and company values.
• Supportive, collaborative, and committed to doing what’s best for clients, candidates, and the team.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Strong base & uncapped commission. First-year OTE = over $160,000
• Full-benefits including 401k ( employer match)
• 25 PTO Days
• 4x Mental Health Days per calendar year (one per quarter)
• $50/month Gym allowance
• $40/month phone allowance