THE ROLE: Senior Recruiter- Luxury Fashion
Are you a strategic and dynamic recruiting professional with a passion for finding and attracting top-tier talent? We're looking for a Senior Recruiter to join our growing team and lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across key departments (Product, Merchandise and Design). In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, develop effective sourcing strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from start to finish.
As a member of our Talent Acquisition team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our employee base while helping us scale with the right talent. If you're driven by results, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a sharp eye for identifying high-potential candidates, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Sourcing- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify and attract qualified candidates for open and projected vacant roles, utilizing various channels such as job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Candidate Evaluation- Screen resumes, conduct interviews (phone, virtual, in-person), and assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment- Manage the entire recruitment process from initial contact to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Stakeholder Collaboration- Partner with hiring managers, People Team, and other stakeholders to understand hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
• Market Expertise- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices in recruitment, and the competitive landscape of merchandising talent.
• Data Analysis- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize the recruitment process.
• Candidate Management- Build strong relationships with candidates, provide an exceptional candidate experience, and guide them through each stage of the interview process.
• Offer Negotiation and Onboarding- Negotiate offers with selected candidates and collaborate with HR to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
• Hiring Manager Partnership- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, develop job descriptions, define requirements, and provide guidance throughout the hiring process.
About You
We’re building something bigger than just a brand, and we want someone who brings passion, kindness, curiosity, and craft. You are a driven, collaborative, and detail-oriented Recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
Skills & Qualifications
• Proven experience (5+ years) in full-lifecycle recruitment, ideally within a fast-paced environment and potentially with experience recruiting mid-level professionals and managers, within Product, Merchandise and Design industry.
• Strong understanding of recruitment methodologies and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing techniques, including networking, online platforms, and potentially alternative channels like industry events or college recruiting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple requisitions.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), with Greenhouse experience often preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with building and maintaining positive relationships with internal clients and stakeholders.
Expected Base Salary Range: $110k - $120k
Who we are at RGG:
Rue Gilt Groupe (RGG) is a premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company headquartered in Boston. We bring together three standout brands—Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon—to deliver daily, curated shopping events featuring premium and luxury items.
Our Mission and Vision:
We strive to “spark delight through daily discovery,” turning shopping into an experience worth celebrating— for our customers and our Associates.
Our Culture & Values: Our identity is built on being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious, and Empowered. We foster an environment where teams push boundaries and surprise each other—every day!
Our Reach and Growth: Founded in 2008, RGG has rapidly scaled, offering tens of thousands of SKUs from over 5,000 brands. We serve a loyal base of over one million active shoppers and see strong repeat engagement.
We Encourage You to Apply
Even if you don’t meet every single qualification, we’d still love to hear from you. We value passion, curiosity, and a commitment to learning as much as experience.
We celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our Associates
ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
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Rue Gilt Groupe Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Our Boston office is located in the Seaport District. We're in walking distance from South Station and Downtown Crossing MBTA stations.
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