Recruiter

About Sotheby's

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which 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. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Recruiter to lead our talent acquisition efforts in the growing Product & Technology division. 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
  
  

Ideal Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2 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
  
  

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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