Recruiter, US

Independents Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office schedule

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401K employer match

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Company-wide year-end closure

10 federal holidays observed

Job summary

The Independents Group is seeking a resourceful US Recruiter to lead recruitment across our diverse portfolio of luxury, fashion, and creative production agencies in the US. You will own the full recruitment lifecycle, partner with agency leadership and the HR team, and work with a global talent acquisition group to drive growth.

You should be able to manage multiple searches, source proactively through LinkedIn and networks, and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels while

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment within creative industries.
• Experience with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter and Teamtailor is a plus.
• Able to manage multiple searches across different teams and business units.
• Strong communication and cultural alignment with the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment across US agencies from briefing to onboarding.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, advise hiring managers.
• Coordinate with London-based Senior Recruiter for priority roles.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, networks, referrals; build pipelines.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipelines in Teamtailor.
• Ensure timely communication and a professional candidate experience.
• Manage multiple openings across agencies with competing priorities.
• Build relationships with US universities and associations.
• Support ad-hoc recruitment projects as needed.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

LinkedIn Recruiter

Teamtailor

Job description

The Independents is a global ecosystem of 23 best-in-class partner agencies crafting extraordinary brand experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. In collaboration with its clients across the luxury and lifestyle industries, The Independents creates meaningful connections between people and the brands they love.

The Independents’ curation reflects an expansive roster of industry pioneers, including 2 x 4, Atelier Athem, Atelier Lum, Bureau Béatrice, Bureau Betak, Bureau Future, Ctzar, Inca Productions, k2, Karla Otto, Kennedy, Kitten Production, Kitty Events, Lefty, Lucien Pagès Communication, MA+Group, Phantasm Group, Prodject, Sunshine, Terminal 9 Studios, The Qode, TI Productions and We Are Ona. The group’s capabilities span research, core strategy, communications strategy, design, production and distribution, a scope that adapts to every creative challenge.

The group translates strategic insights into creative concepts, which are developed into personally relevant experiences that engage local and global audiences by way of its presence in Milan, Paris, London, Munich, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Riyadh.

In March 2025, The Independents launched L’Incubateur, a pioneering initiative conceived to identify, support and accelerate the next wave of talent, entrepreneurs and creative agencies on a global scale. Since June 2023, The Independents has been backed by Banijay Group and TowerBrook Capital Partners.

The Independents Group is seeking a resourceful, highly organized US Recruiter to support and lead recruitment across our diverse portfolio of agencies spanning luxury, fashion, communications, brand experiences, and creative production.

In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple businesses, partnering closely with agency leadership, hiring managers, and the broader HR team as part of a global talent acquisition team to support the Group’s continued growth in the US. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, creative environment, with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously, tailor their approach to the unique cultures and specializations of each agency, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A strong understanding of the US talent market, combined with a hands-on approach to sourcing and candidate engagement, will be essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment across TIG’s US agencies, partnering with agency leads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and manage recruitment processes from initial briefing through onboarding
• Handle essential recruiting responsibilities, including screen resumes and applications and conduct initial phone and in-person interviews. Also provide guidance to hiring managers throughout the process, helping them assess candidates, make informed decisions
• Partner with the Senior Recruiter based in London to provide support across selected agencies and roles, helping to manage hiring priorities and ensure a coordinated approach to talent acquisition 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
• Manage and maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activity, and hiring pipelines within the Group’s applicant tracking system, Teamtailor
• Ensure candidates receive timely communication, constructive feedback where appropriate, and a professional experience from initial outreach through onboarding handoff
• Manage multiple open positions across different agencies, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service and candidate experience
• Develop and maintain relationships with US universities, associations, and other relevant organizations to attract top talent
• Support on ad-hoc recruitment projects as required by the HR team

Qualifications

• 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 & 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, including the 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

What We Offer

• Salary: $100k-$110k
• Hybrid Office Schedule
• 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

The Independents Group embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The Independents Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!