independentsAlbany, NY
Recruiter, US
US Recruiter The Independents Group is seeking a resourceful, highly organized US Recruiter to support and lead recruitment across our diverse portfolio of agencies spanning luxury, fashion, communications, brand experiences, and creative production. In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple businesses, partnering closely with agency leadership, hiring managers, and the broader HR team as part of a global talent acquisition team to support the Group's continued growth in the US. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, creative environment, with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously, tailor their approach to the unique cultures and specializations of each agency, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A strong understanding of the US talent market, combined with a hands-on approach to sourcing and candidate engagement, will be essential to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead recruitment across TIG's US agencies, partnering with agency leads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and manage recruitment processes from initial briefing through onboarding
- Handle essential recruiting responsibilities, including screen resumes and applications and conduct initial phone and in-person interviews.
- Also provide guidance to hiring managers throughout the process, helping them assess candidates, make informed decisions
- Partner with the Senior Recruiter based in London to provide support across selected agencies and roles, helping to manage hiring priorities and ensure a coordinated approach to talent acquisition across the Group
- Proactively source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and other creative sourcing channels.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and anticipated hiring needs
- Manage and maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activity, and hiring pipelines within the Group's applicant tracking system, Teamtailor
- Ensure candidates receive timely communication, constructive feedback where appropriate, and a professional experience from initial outreach through onboarding handoff
- Manage multiple open positions across different agencies, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service and candidate experience
- Develop and maintain relationships with US universities, associations, and other relevant organizations to attract top talent
- Support on ad-hoc recruitment projects as required by the HR team
Qualifications:
- 4–7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally within a creative industry, including fashion, entertainment, and/or production
- Experience using an applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter & Teamtailor experience is a plus
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple searches simultaneously across different teams, functions, or business units
- Proven ability to source candidates through LinkedIn and other recruitment channels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to assess candidate experience and motivations, along with alignment with company culture
- Comfortable working independently, taking ownership of searches, and identifying solutions without requiring extensive day-to-day direction
The Independents Group embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity.
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The Independents Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!
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Level
Senior
Location
Albany, NY
Occupation
Human Resources Specialists
Industry
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