Recruiter – Beauty

Job Description

Recruiter – Beauty

Type: Freelance

Location: NYC

Pay: $50hr

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in high-growth, high-volume environments (experience with consumer, CPG, beauty, retail, or lifestyle brands is a plus).

Client Overview: Our client is a cosmetics company known for offering affordable, cruelty-free makeup and skincare products.

Recruiter Responsibilities

• Own and execute full-cycle recruiting for ~20 concurrent requisitions across a mix of corporate, creative, operations, marketing, and product functions.
• Lead intake and calibration sessions with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, success profiles, and interview strategies.
• Source and engage candidates through multiple channels (LinkedIn, job boards, niche communities, referrals, and networks) to build strong, diverse pipelines.
• Conduct thorough phone screens to assess functional expertise, performance history, and culture/values alignment.
• Manage and optimize the interview process: scheduling, interviewer prep, feedback collection, and debrief coordination.
• Present curated, well-vetted shortlists to hiring managers and act as a trusted advisor on market insights, compensation, and candidate selection.
• Maintain disciplined, accurate documentation and status updates within the applicant tracking system and internal reports.
• Communicate consistently with candidates and stakeholders to set expectations, provide timely updates, and avoid bottlenecks.
• Help uphold and continually improve a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects a fast-paced, values-driven culture.
• Quickly ramp on internal tools, processes, and brand voice to integrate seamlessly with the existing Talent Acquisition team.

Recruiter Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in high-growth, high-volume environments (experience with consumer, CPG, beauty, retail, or lifestyle brands is a plus).
• Proven track record managing ~20 or more requisitions at once across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for both skills and culture fit, with a strong emphasis on values alignment and pace of work.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to manage shifting priorities without sacrificing quality.
• Self-directed and resourceful, able to ramp quickly with limited oversight and navigate new org structures, tools, and workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with leaders at all levels.
• Comfortable operating with urgency and at high speed while maintaining a positive, professional candidate experience.
• Hands-on experience with modern ATS platforms and sourcing tools, along with strong data hygiene and process discipline.