Senior Recruiter

petermillarllc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PeterMillar, based in North Carolina, seeks a Senior Recruiter to lead full‑cycle recruiting for corporate, retail, customer service, distribution, and related functions. You will partner with the CPO and hiring leaders to forecast workforce needs and develop effective sourcing strategies, shaping candidate experiences and employer branding from day one.

The ideal candidate has five or more years in progressive recruiting, strong communication, and a consultative approach, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or business or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting across functions.
• Experience in multi-location, retail, apparel, or fast-paced environments preferred.
• HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate, retail, and distribution roles.
• Advise hiring leaders on market conditions and compensation.
• Build diverse pipelines through proactive sourcing and outreach.
• Screen, interview, and coordinate hiring decisions with teams.
• Maintain ATS data, track metrics, and ensure compliant practices.
• Support onboarding and employer-brand initiatives.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Offer negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

HR certification (a plus)

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office

Recruiting analytics

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

PeterMillar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories.

We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry.

The Senior Recruiter leads full‑cycle recruiting for a broad range of positions across both PeterMillar and G/FORE, partnering closely with the CPO and hiring leaders to anticipate workforce needs, attract high-quality talent, and deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring‑manager experience. This role develops proactive sourcing strategies, advises leaders on market conditions and selection practices, strengthens talent pipelines, and uses recruiting data and technology to improve speed, quality, and consistency. The Senior Recruiter also supports onboarding and employer‑brand initiatives that help new employees connect with the PeterMillar & G/FORE brand and culture from the start.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead full‑cycle recruiting for assigned corporate, retail, customer service, distribution, and other business functions, from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff.
• Partner with the CPO, HR team, and hiring leaders to understand workforce plans, clarify position requirements, and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Advise hiring managers on talent‑market conditions, candidate availability, compensation considerations, interview practices, and selection decisions.
• Build and maintain diverse pipelines through proactive sourcing, referrals, networking, industry relationships, job fairs, internship programs, and other targeted outreach.
• Create compelling job postings and candidate communications that accurately reflect role expectations, the employer brand, and company culture.
• Screen and assess candidates using consistent, equitable, and job‑related selection methods; coordinate interviews and guide hiring teams through timely decisions.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the process, including expectations, feedback, offer development, negotiation, pre‑employment requirements, and closeout.
• Maintain accurate and timely recruiting activity in the applicant tracking system and ensure compliance with company practices and applicable employment requirements.
• Track and communicate recruiting metrics, including time to fill, source effectiveness, pipeline health, candidate experience, and quality‑of‑hire indicators; recommend improvements based on insights.
• Support employer‑brand content and recruiting channels, including LinkedIn, career pages, and community or school partnerships in partnership with our social media team.
• Partner with HR colleagues to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to new hire and contribute to welcoming, brand‑aligned onboarding experiences.
• Identify and apply emerging recruiting technologies, including AI‑enabled tools, to improve efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining appropriate human judgment and candidate care.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated expertise in full‑cycle recruiting, proactive sourcing, interviewing, candidate assessment, and offer negotiation.
• Strong business acumen and consultative skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with leaders and hiring managers.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, organization, and project‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and shifting priorities while providing responsive, high‑touch service.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, recruiting analytics, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to a fair and inclusive hiring process.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five or more years of progressive, full‑cycle recruiting experience across multiple functions and position levels.
• Experience recruiting in a multi‑location, retail, consumer, apparel, distribution, or similarly fast‑paced environment is preferred.
• Professional HR or talent acquisition certification is a plus.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

PeterMillar & G/FORE are equal opportunity employers. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Both PeterMillar & G/FORE prohibit discriminat