Recruiter, Recruiter ​/ Talent Acquisition

Recruiter – Boston, MA

We are seeking candidates for a Retail Recruiter position with a highly successful consumer goods brand located in Boston, MA. The recruiter will own the full-cycle recruitment process for a high volume of retail hiring, partnering closely with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire top talent across multiple locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-driven recruiter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and making a direct impact on business growth.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and experienced in managing multiple searches while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

This is a 4-6+ month contract position that will pay $35-45/hour (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek. This position supports a hybrid work model in their Boston Office.

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.

• Recruit for a variety of retail positions, including Store Associates, Key Holders, Assistant Store Managers, Store Managers, District Managers, and Corporate Retail Support roles.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, workforce planning, and ideal candidate profiles.

• Source top talent through Linked In Recruiter, job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, career fairs, and other recruiting channels.

• Conduct phone and virtual interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.

• Coordinate interview scheduling and serve as the primary point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive retail talent to support ongoing and future hiring needs.

• Extend offers, facilitate compensation discussions, and guide candidates through the offer and onboarding process.

• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience through timely communication and a consultative approach.

• Monitor key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline activity, interview conversion rates, and offer acceptance rates.

• Stay current on retail hiring trends, labor market conditions, and competitive recruiting strategies.

• Represent the organization at career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach initiatives.

• Provide additional recruiting and talent acquisition support as needed.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• 1–3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within retail, staffing, agency recruiting, hospitality, or other high-volume hiring environments.

• Experience recruiting for both hourly and salaried retail positions strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success sourcing candidates through Linked In Recruiter, Indeed, job boards, social media, referrals, and other creative sourcing methods.

• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented with strong follow-through.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Teams.