ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE 

As theSkimm’s Head of Recruiting, you'll create and execute staffing strategies while managing a small team of emerging leaders. You'll partner with the VP of People to develop best in class practices to attract and retain diverse talent.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

• Lead and develop a small team of talented recruiters through coaching, mentorship and thoughtful day-to-day management
• Build out and execute a comprehensive hiring strategy and be the point of contact for the senior leadership team
• Enhance recruiting processes to decrease time to hire while ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Responsible for full cycle recruiting in addition to managing agency relationships
• Build and implement cross functional key initiatives 
• Leverage recruiting data to establish success metrics and provide recommendations to the leadership team
• Create a seamless experience for hiring managers and candidates

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

• You have at least 6-8 years of experience in a recruiting function (including 2+ years management and 2+ years in-house)
• Track record scaling recruiting functions and managing teams
• You’re proactive and self-directed anticipating needs and requests from the business
• Ability to build effective recruiting metrics and influence stakeholders 
• Ability to identify trends and leverage knowledge, data and competitive intelligence to develop creative, customized sourcing strategies
• Ability to uncover efficiencies and diagnose issues within the recruiting process and offer solutions
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent organization skills
• You demonstrate and communicate theSkimm's values and mission in a way that inspires others
• Experience with Google Suite of products and Greenhouse or other ATS

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive insurance plans, commuter benefits and 401(k) starting on your first day
• Competitive salary & equity packages
• Flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances
• One Medical Membership
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Catered Friday lunches and monthly gatherings
• A vibrant office environment full of books, couches and a roof deck 
• Complimentary access to theSkimm’s growing suite of membership products 
• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter

ABOUT THESKIMM

theSkimm is a membership company dedicated to helping female millennials live smarter lives. By seamlessly integrating into our members existing routines, we've become a trusted brand to more than seven million people. We're fundamentally changing the way our members consume news, consider products or services, and take action on important things happening in their lives. Our flagship product, the Daily Skimm, is still the fastest growing email newsletter on the market, and we've grown our product suite to fit into other routines at home, work, and on-the-go. theSkimm App debuted at #1 in News in iTunes, our podcast "Skimm'd from The Couch" reached #1 in Apple Podcasts within hours of launching, and more than 200,000 people voted with us in the 2018 midterm elections.

As theSkimm grows, we're committed to helping our members tackle big decision-making moments in life by giving them the information they need to make informed and empowered choices whether that be in civic engagement, finance, career, health, and more. Founded in 2012 by two friends on a couch, we've since grown to over 100 employees based in NYC. We are passionate. We are a TEAM. We work hard, but we know when to take a break to enjoy each other's company. Our products help people live smarter lives and we're building a brand trusted by millions of female millennials across the country. Join us!

This is a full-time role based in New York, NY.