Recruiter

Sotheby's
New York, NY
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with technical recruiting experience and a creative mindset in talent acquisition will find this role in Product & Technology and Marketing at Sotheby’s in New York.

Best fit for

  • Technical recruiters with a passion for employer branding and social media engagement
    — “Passion around social media, Internet research, and employer branding”
  • Individuals with experience managing full-cycle recruitment for engineering and product teams
    — “owning full-cycle recruitment for roles across levels”
  • Candidates who can act as a strategic partner to leadership and cross-functional teams
    — “collaborate with our product, technology, and operations leadership teams, and cross-functional partners”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong focus on diversity goals in hiring practices
    — “Deliver on our diversity recruiting strategy and goals”
  • Candidates must be able to manage multiple searches and maintain strong client relationships
    — “Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple searches, projects and client relationships”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with AI tools in sourcing and hiring processes
    — “Creative mindset in approaching new and innovative Talent Acquisition best practices using AI”
  • Showcase your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers
    — “Partner closely with hiring managers to drive a fast and efficient full-lifecycle interview process”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful hiring goals
  • positive candidate experience
  • diversity in hiring
Typical background
recruitingtalent acquisition

Skills & requirements

Required

Full-cycle RecruitingTalent AcquisitionHiring Process ManagementCandidate Experience

Preferred

AI In RecruitingDiversity Recruiting

About the role

Original posting from Sotheby's via Greenhouse

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Recruiter to lead our talent acquisition efforts in the growing Product & Technology, Marketing, and Corporate. Responsible for driving the recruiting strategy and full-cycle processes for all functions, and levels of the organization.

This role will act as a trusted advisor and partner to Sotheby’s technology team and leadership, as well as to the broader HR team to reach our recruiting goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as the primary talent partner for the technology team (across engineering, product, program/project management and design) in addition to other functions (including SAP, IT, InfoSec, etc) owning full-cycle recruitment for roles across levels.

Collaborate with our product, technology, and operations leadership teams, and cross-functional partners to identify areas of talent needs and help craft strategic plans to meet hiring goals

Partner closely with hiring managers to drive a fast and efficient full-lifecycle interview process from sourcing through on-site interviewing, negotiating offers, and closing candidates 

Leverage and improve on existing recruiting and sourcing channels, such as employee referrals, sourcing tools and networks to find, attract and hire the best talent for Sotheby’s

Deliver on our diversity recruiting strategy and goals

Foster a data-driven recruiting approach, leveraging analytics to provide insight and decision support for the team

Act as a brand ambassador and steward of Sotheby’s; both internally and externally selling our business and creating a great experience for both internal employees and external talent

Manage the candidate experience end-to-end, with focus on creating a stellar and streamlined candidate experience for every role

Creative mindset in approaching new and innovative Talent Acquisition best practices using AI

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

Bachelor's degree required

3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, technical recruiting experience required

Proven experience working with technical leadership end-to-end through the recruiting process

Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple searches, projects and client relationships 

A solution-oriented business partner, with knowledge of talent acquisition strategies and programs 

Demonstrated ability to function as a collaborative partner across the broader People Operations organization 

Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Passion around social media, Internet research, and employer branding 

Experience incorporating AI tools into recruiting processes to improve sourcing, candidate identification, and overall hiring efficiency

The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $80,000-$100,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

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Source: Sotheby's careers (Greenhouse)

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