Recruiter

The Independents

. Lead recruitment across The Independents Group’s US agencies, partnering with agency leads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and manage recruitment from initial briefing through onboarding .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment within creative industries, effectively managing multiple searches and building talent pipelines. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and sourcing candidates through various channels while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentTalent SourcingApplicant Tracking System ExperienceCandidate AssessmentCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Strategy DevelopmentResume ScreeningInterviewingTalent Pipeline ManagementCandidate Engagement

Soft Skills

OwnershipProblem-SolvingIndependenceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterTeamtailor

Industry Keywords

Creative IndustryFashionEntertainmentProductionUniversity Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead recruitment across The Independents Group’s US agencies, partnering with agency leads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and manage recruitment from initial briefing through onboarding
Screen resumes and applications and conduct initial phone and in-person interviews
Guide hiring managers throughout the recruitment process to assess candidates and make informed decisions
Partner with the Senior Recruiter based in London to support selected agencies and roles and coordinate talent acquisition priorities 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
Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activity, and hiring pipelines in Teamtailor
Ensure timely candidate communication, constructive feedback where appropriate, and a professional candidate experience through onboarding handoff
Manage multiple open positions across different agencies while balancing competing priorities
Develop and maintain relationships with US universities, associations, and other relevant organizations
Support ad-hoc recruitment projects as required by the HR team

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 and 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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401K Employer Match program
Commuter Benefits
Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days
Company-wide closure last week of the year
10 Federal Holidays Observed
Hybrid Office Schedule