[Hiring] Lead Recruiter @Stand Together

Stand Together; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a remote Lead Recruiter to join its dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the full-cycle recruitment process for marketing and communications positions, collaborating closely with hiring leaders to craft effective strategies. Your expertise in sourcing top talent and your commitment to providing an exceptional candidate experience will be key to driving the organization's mission forward. With a strong focus on values like transformation and entrepreneurialism, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

Flexible time off

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Wellness support through Peloton

Mental health support through Talkspace

Growth opportunities in a non-hierarchical environment

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment or similar role.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with partners.
• High business acumen for informed hiring decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for MarComms and MSE teams.
• Conduct interviews to assess candidates' skills and values.
• Engage in outbound sourcing for hard-to-fill roles.

Skills

Recruitment

Sales/Business Development

Creative Sourcing

Communication Skills

Strategic Recommendations

Tools

Lever

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

May 01, 2025 - Stand Together is hiring a remote Lead Recruiter. Location: USA.

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

As a Lead Recruiter, you will join a team of 18 talent acquisition professionals and take ownership of full-cycle recruitment—from role intake to offer acceptance—for positions within our Marketing & Communications and Music, Sports, and Entertainment (MSE) capabilities. In this role, you will play a crucial part in sourcing and recruiting top marketing and communications professionals who are passionate about driving brand awareness, partnerships, and strategic messaging that advances Stand Together’s mission.

How You Will Contribute

1. Work directly with hiring leaders on the MarComms and MSE team to understand job requirements and vision, write job descriptions, build recruitment strategies, and execute the full-cycle recruitment process.
2. Manage multiple concurrent searches while consistently prioritizing roles and candidates based on impact.
3. Conduct behavioral and skillset-based interviews to assess knowledge, skills, and values.
4. Use an array of tools (including Lever and LinkedIn Recruiter) and strategies to source and screen top talent.
5. Engage in outbound sourcing to find and attract talent for nuanced and hard-to-fill roles.
6. Lead a high-touch candidate and hiring team experience through effective communication to set expectations and build meaningful relationships toward successful placements.
7. Build a deep understanding of business strategy and goals to serve as an expert ‘match-maker’ for talent and opportunities.
8. Leverage market knowledge and insights to make strategic recommendations on candidates and recruitment approach.
9. Identify ways to innovate with the screening process and candidate experience.
10. Maintain accurate documentation on all candidates, searches, and recruiting activities.

What You Will Bring

1. 5+ years of experience in recruitment, sales/business development, or a similar role.
2. Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, with a commitment to our culture values including transformation, innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
3. Creative sourcing and outreach skills, with a love of the hunt.
4. A deep sense of responsibility for providing a top-notch experience for candidates and hiring managers.
5. Experience working directly with hiring leaders to translate needs into effective searches.
6. Judgment in driving strategic recommendations and closing candidates from application to offer.
7. Executive presence and comfort working with leaders at all levels.
8. High business acumen and economic thinking for well-informed hiring and compensation decisions.
9. Ability to build trust and rapport with internal and external partners.

Standout Candidates Will Bring

1. Experience recruiting within Marketing/Communications or entertainment.

What We Offer

1. Competitive benefits: 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
2. A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving solutions to social challenges.
3. Growth opportunities: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to develop and apply their talents.
4. Competitive compensation: Rewards through salaries and bonuses, sharing in the success you help create.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM), guided by principles such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity and success, and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to honesty, dignity, respect, and sensitivity for all employees and applicants.