Recruiter - Beauty

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.

Created: 2026-03-10