Recruiter, US
About The Position
The Independents Group is seeking a resourceful, highly organized US Recruiter to support and lead recruitment across its portfolio of agencies in luxury, fashion, communications, brand experiences, and creative production. The recruiter will manage the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple businesses, partnering with agency leadership, hiring managers, and the HR team as part of a global talent acquisition team supporting the Group’s growth in the US. Success in this role requires adaptability in a fast-paced creative environment, the ability to manage multiple searches at once, and a strong understanding of the US talent market. The recruiter will tailor recruitment approaches to each agency’s culture and specialties and build trusted stakeholder relationships. The Independents is a global ecosystem of 23 partner agencies whose capabilities span research, strategy, communications, design, production, and distribution. The Group operates across major cities worldwide and is backed by Banijay Group and TowerBrook Capital Partners. It launched L’Incubateur in March 2025 to identify, support, and accelerate emerging talent, entrepreneurs, and creative agencies.
Requirements
- 4–7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in a creative industry such as fashion, entertainment, or production.
- Experience using an applicant tracking system.
- 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, motivations, and cultural alignment.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of searches, and identify solutions without extensive day-to-day direction.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and Teamtailor.
- Recruitment experience in fashion, entertainment, and/or production.
Responsibilities
- Lead recruitment across the Group’s US agencies, partnering with agency leads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and manage processes from initial briefing through onboarding.
- Screen resumes and applications, conduct initial phone and in-person interviews, and guide hiring managers in assessing candidates and making informed decisions.
- Partner with the Senior Recruiter based in London to support selected agencies and roles, manage hiring priorities, and coordinate talent acquisition across the Group.
- Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and other creative channels; build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and anticipated needs.
- Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activity, and hiring pipelines in the Group’s applicant tracking system, Teamtailor.
- Provide timely candidate communication, constructive feedback where appropriate, and a professional experience from initial outreach through onboarding handoff.
- Manage multiple open positions across agencies while balancing competing priorities and maintaining a high standard of service and candidate experience.
- Develop and maintain relationships with US universities, associations, and other relevant organizations to attract talent.
- Support ad-hoc recruitment projects as required by the HR team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401K Employer Match program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Paid time off, including vacation days, personal days, and sick days.
- Company-wide closure during the last week of the year.
- 10 federal holidays observed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
