Sr. Contract Recruiter

UnitedMasters | Translation•New York, NY

13d•$150,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform. The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency). We are looking for a Sr. Contract Recruiter to join the People & Culture team at UnitedMasters! This role is for someone who is highly organized, process-driven, and skilled at assessing high-performing talent. This role is perfect for someone who can move quickly, raise the hiring bar, and deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. This role is based in Brooklyn, New York with four days in-office and one day remote.

Requirements

Strong full-cycle recruiting expertise with the ability to assess and close high-performing talent for high-impact roles
Highly process-driven with strong project management skills and ability to prioritize across multiple searches
Strategic, consultative partner with executive presence and the ability to influence hiring stakeholders
Skilled in advanced candidate assessment, structured interviewing, and coaching others on objective evaluation practices
Exceptional communication skills with a high bar for candidate experience and stakeholder alignment
High sense of urgency, ownership, discretion, and sound judgment in fast-paced and confidential environments
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Proven track record of hiring high-performing talent across multiple functions and levels, including senior-level roles

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP, Greenhouse, GEM, and Google suite preferred

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruiting for high-impact roles across multiple functions (from intake through offer and close)
Partner with hiring managers and executive stakeholders to scope roles, calibrate talent needs, and build aligned hiring strategies
Design sourcing frameworks and execute proactive outreach/talent mapping to build strong pipelines in competitive markets
Conduct recruiter screens using advanced assessment techniques focused on performance, impact, and long-term fit
Drive a best-in-class candidate experience through clear communication, high-touch engagement, and thoughtful process design
Coach hiring teams on structured interviewing, calibration, and objective evaluation practices to ensure consistent decision-making
Navigate complex hiring scenarios including niche skill sets, high-priority searches, and fast-paced timelines with urgency and sound judgment
Manage and maintain pipeline health and recruiting operations in the Greenhouse, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
Lead offer strategy and close candidates through complex negotiations, including counteroffers and stakeholder alignment
Identify, mitigate, and resolve recruiting process risks while continuously improving workflows to increase speed and quality.