Contract Recruiter

Role overview

Wella Company is seeking a Contract Recruiter for its New York City team. This assignment is expected to last about three months and follows a hybrid schedule with three days each week on site.

The position is focused on supporting hiring activities end to end, with an emphasis on keeping recruitment efficient, organized, and candidate-friendly. The role works closely with hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders while reporting under the guidance of the team lead.

What you will do

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for assigned roles, using effective sourcing methods and recruiting practices to identify strong candidates.
• Help keep hiring timelines on track by coordinating recruitment steps that improve speed and efficiency without sacrificing quality.
• Support a positive candidate journey by putting in place practices that make the process smooth and professional.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and share findings that can help improve results.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for hiring managers, candidates, and team members.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across all stages of the hiring process.

What we are looking for

• At least 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a closely related area, with a preference for candidates who have recruited for sales roles.
• A bachelor’s degree is not mandatory, though a background in HR, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong ability to stay organized, adapt to changing priorities, and manage several roles and deadlines at once.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills, with comfort working across candidates, hiring managers, and outside partners.
• A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to take initiative and follow through reliably.
• A detail-focused and analytical mindset, including the ability to track metrics and use them to improve outcomes.
• Interest in the beauty industry or prior experience in the space is considered an added advantage.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week.

Additional information

Hourly compensation is stated at $40 per hour.

The role is based in NYC and requires on-site presence three days per week.

The assignment length is approximately three months.

Equal opportunity and notices

All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process because of a disability, you may contact [email protected]. This address is not used for updates about application status.

Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be reviewed in line with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Additional rights and pay transparency information applies, including the notice titled Know Your Rights and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.