Junior Recruiter | Estheticians

European Wax Center

2d•$45,000 - $50,000•Remote

About The Position

At EWC Growth, we are one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisees of European Wax Center, with 52 centers across Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts + New York, and plans for continued expansion. We are seeking a junior-level Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. The primary focus of this role will be to find, engage, and hire licensed and soon-to-be-licensed Estheticians and Cosmetologists for our Wax Specialist positions. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual early in their recruiting career who excels at connecting with people, works efficiently, and has experience hiring esthetician/cosmetology talent. The role involves owning candidate outreach and screening, building relationships with beauty schools, partnering with center leadership, and maintaining robust Wax Specialist pipelines.

Requirements

1+ years of recruiting, staffing, HR, sales, customer service, or high-volume retail experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
Previous exposure to beauty, spa, wellness, retail, hospitality, or service-based businesses is a plus.
Interest in building a career within Talent Acquisition.
Comfortable conducting multiple candidate conversations throughout the day.
Strong written + verbal communication skills.
Naturally organized and comfortable managing multiple open positions and priorities.
Able to work with a sense of urgency without sacrificing the candidate experience.
Comfortable using data to understand where recruiting efforts are working — and where additional attention is needed.
Willingness to learn an ATS; previous experience with another ATS or HRIS platform preferred.
Positive, curious + coachable with a willingness to jump in and learn.

Responsibilities

Manage Wax Specialist recruiting across an assigned group of centers and markets.
Review incoming applications and identify candidates who meet licensing, availability + location requirements.
Conduct initial phone/video screens and evaluate candidates for experience, communication skills, availability, career goals + overall fit.
Proactively source licensed Estheticians and Cosmetologists through job boards, social platforms, local communities + other creative channels.
Maintain consistent candidate communication throughout the interview process.
Coordinate interviews between qualified candidates and Center Sales Directors.
Follow up quickly on interview feedback and next steps to keep candidates engaged.
Maintain accurate candidate stages, notes, dispositions + activity within the ATS.
Support offer and pre-employment processes in partnership with the broader Talent Acquisition team.
Build relationships with Esthetics and Cosmetology schools across assigned markets.
Develop pipelines of students approaching graduation and licensure.
Coordinate career fairs, classroom presentations + other school recruiting events.
Maintain relationships with instructors and career services teams to position EWC Growth as an employer of choice for new graduates.
Think creatively about local sourcing through community groups, referrals + grassroots recruiting.
Partner closely with Center Sales Directors + field leadership to understand staffing needs, scheduling gaps, and hiring priorities.
Provide regular updates on applicant flow, interviews + pipeline health.
Help identify centers experiencing applicant shortages and adjust sourcing efforts accordingly.
Create a strong partnership between TA and the field by being responsive, organized + solutions-oriented.