Contract Recruiter (6 - 12 months) Temp to Perm

About Schumacher

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500 employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers "celebrate the feeling of home." Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what's come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care, and an attention to detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with many showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values, which are as follows:

• Preserve The Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contract Recruiter to join our dynamic talent acquisition team. The Contract Recruiter will be responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment processes for various open positions within the organization. This includes identifying, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates for both corporate and technical roles. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for talent, and the ability to work effectively under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment. This is contract is 6-12 months and could lead to a permanent role. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office at our HQ in Soho, NYC.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements and team needs.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates, using job boards, social media, direct outreach, job fairs, and other innovative sourcing methods.
• Screen resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet the qualifications and requirements for the role.
• Conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, cultural fit, and motivation for the position.
• Provide candidates with an overview of the company culture, job responsibilities, and career growth opportunities.
• Present a shortlist of highly qualified candidates to hiring managers for further interviews.
• Facilitate candidate assessments and coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers.
• Manage candidate expectations throughout the recruitment process by maintaining clear and transparent communication.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for current and future job openings.
• Establish a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates, constructive feedback, and prompt responses to inquiries.
• Ensure candidates are properly onboarded into the recruitment process, including providing job details, compensation information, and interview logistics.
• Work closely with hiring managers to clarify job descriptions, role expectations, and specific skills/experiences required.
• Advise on recruitment best practices, compensation trends, and interview techniques.
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers on the status of recruitment pipelines, including sourcing progress, candidate feedback, and interview outcomes.
• Support hiring managers in extending job offers, ensuring alignment on compensation and other terms of employment.
• Assist with negotiations when needed, ensuring both the company's and candidate's expectations are met.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably in both corporate and technical recruiting.
• Knowledge of current recruitment trends, market compensation data, and candidate sourcing strategies.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience using HRIS or onboarding tools is a plus.
• Experience recruiting for sales roles
• Strong experience in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting software, and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, really, Glassdoor).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate within a team environment.

• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• A results-oriented mindset with a focus on meeting hiring deadlines and KPIs.
• High level of professionalism and the ability to represent the company as a brand ambassador.
• A self-motivated, proactive, fearless, and positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal direction.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Actively contribute to our culture of continuous improvement
• Strong communication including group facilitation and presentation skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.