Contract Senior Recruiter- Physical Retail

This is a contract recruiting role based out of our newest Wayfair store in Wilmette, IL. The role is onsite Monday-Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. This role requires some flexibility to work an occasional weekend event and/or Friday's in the office.

Who We Are

Wayfair Recruiters are true business partners who are charged with finding, attracting, and hiring top talent into all parts of the company against a high bar for performance, potential, and culture. As a candidate’s first point of contact with Wayfair, you act as a talent and brand ambassador. With hiring managers, you are a consultative thought partner, working to provide industry insight and process recommendations. As Wayfair continues to grow its physical retail presence across the country, we are seeking a contract Senior Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition organization. If you are passionate about retail, event planning, and launching Wayfair’s new brick and mortar stores, this role is for you!

If you're interested in learning more about us and want to gain insight into our dynamic, team oriented environment that encourages learning and growth, apply today! Check out our new store location HERE!

What You’ll Do

• Drive the full lifecycle recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating and offer negotiation to meet established metrics 
• Maintain accuracy within ATS/recruiting tools (Greenhouse, Avature, GEM) and effectively leverage these tools to deliver results
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and peers through well structured, frequent communication and reporting
• Effectively set and manage expectations with hiring managers and/or cross functional partners while educating them on the recruiting lifecycle
• Drive a world class candidate experience using empathy and transparency with candidates 
• Leverage data and critical thinking to diagnose recruiting challenges and guide search strategy

What You’ll Need

• 4+ years of full cycle recruitment experience in a corporate and/or agency environment
• Experience driving creative sourcing strategies and various sourcing methods and tools
• Strong relationship management skills with an ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands
• Familiarity and comfort with a data driven environment and have the ability to use metrics to guide decision-making
• Partnership skills, action-oriented mind-set, and an ability to be responsive, tactful, and diplomatic