Talent Scout (In-House Recruiting)

Glen Cove, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 70 - 110

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Allied Maker is an American lighting manufacturer producing high-quality bench-made lighting for leading interior design and architectural projects worldwide. All designs and fabrication are completed in-house or in partnership with generational craftspeople. Our work is grounded in materiality and our production environment relies on human skill and judgment with long learning curves and hands-on experience central to quality aesthetics and execution.

As we prepare to move into a new 72000 sq ft headquarters in Glen Cove NY we are building an internal Talent Scout function to support the companys next phase of growth. The Talent Scout role exists to proactively identify engage and introduce high-quality candidates across manufacturing design engineering operations and leadership roles.

This is not a generalist HR role. The Talent Scout is focused exclusively on talent identification and attraction operating with discernment discipline and a long-term view of building the Allied Maker team.

Key Responsibilities

Independently identify and engage potential candidates for current and future roles across manufacturing design engineering operations and leadership
Proactively source talent through research referrals and direct outreach rather than relying solely on inbound applications
Conduct initial candidate conversations and first-round interviews to assess capability judgment and alignment with Allied Makers work and environment
Confirm candidate readiness prior to escalation including understanding of role expectations onsite requirements work schedule and start timing
Ensure compensation expectations are aligned before advancing candidates into the interview process
Advance only candidates who are informed serious and prepared to work if an offer is extended
Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines based on anticipated hiring needs and organizational growth
Partner closely with founders and senior leadership to understand priority roles and evolving talent requirements
Create post and manage job listings across appropriate channels ensuring role descriptions accurately reflect expectations and environment
Utilize the companys applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage postings track candidate activity and maintain accurate records throughout the sourcing and screening process
Represent Allied Maker clearly honestly and professionally to prospective candidates
Maintain consistent communication and thoughtful follow-up with candidates throughout the sourcing process
Operate with discipline and discernment prioritizing quality readiness and long-term fit over speed or volume

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Demonstrated experience in talent sourcing recruiting or candidate identification with responsibility for conducting initial interviews and vetting readiness
Strong ability to assess candidate fit beyond resumes including judgment work ethic personality communication style and alignment with a hands-on manufacturing environment and overall culture
Experience conducting first-round interviews and screening candidates for role clarity compensation alignment and readiness to accept an offer
Comfort engaging candidates who are not actively job searching through thoughtful direct outreach
Familiarity with manufacturing trades design engineering or other skill-accumulative environments preferred
Understanding of long learning curves mentorship-based training and the value of retaining institutional knowledge
Clear professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent Allied Maker accurately and credibly
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail including consistent use of an applicant tracking system (ATS)
Ability to work with discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive candidate information
Comfortable partnering closely with founders and senior leadership and incorporating feedback quickly and accurately
Self-directed and disciplined with the ability to manage multiple searches without sacrificing quality
Oriented toward long-term team building rather than transactional hiring or volume-driven recruiting

Benefits

Competitive salary range between $70000 and $110000 based on professional seniority experience and readiness
Annual performance bonus opportunity (up to $25k)
Health dental and vision insurance
Paid time off and company holidays
401(k) retirement plan

Key Responsibilities

Independently identify and engage potential candidates for current and future roles across manufacturing design engineering operations and leadership
Proactively source talent through research referrals and direct outreach rather than relying solely on inbound applications
Conduct initial candidate conversations and first-round interviews to assess capability judgment and alignment with Allied Makers work and environment
Confirm candidate readiness prior to escalation including understanding of role expectations onsite requirements work schedule and start timing
Ensure compensation expectations are aligned before advancing candidates into the interview process
Advance only candidates who are informed serious and prepared to work if an offer is extended
Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines based on anticipated hiring needs and organizational growth
Partner closely with founders and senior leadership to understand priority roles and evolving talent requirements
Create post and manage job listings across appropriate channels ensuring role descriptions accurately reflect expectations and environment
Utilize the companys applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage postings track candidate activity and maintain accurate records throughout the sourcing and screening process
Represent Allied Maker clearly honestly and professionally to prospective candidates
Maintain consistent communication and thoughtful follow-up with candidates throughout the sourcing process
Operate with discipline and discernment prioritizing quality readiness and long-term fit over speed or volume

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Demonstrated experience in talent sourcing recruiting or candidate identification with responsibility for conducting initial interviews and vetting readiness
Strong ability to assess candidate fit beyond resumes including judgment work ethic personality communication style and alignment with a hands-on manufacturing environment and overall culture
Experience conducting first-round interviews and screening candidates for role clarity compensation alignment and readiness to accept an offer
Comfort engaging candidates who are not actively job searching through thoughtful direct outreach
Familiarity with manufacturing trades design engineering or other skill-accumulative environments preferred
Understanding of long learning curves mentorship-based training and the value of retaining institutional knowledge
Clear professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent Allied Maker accurately and credibly
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail including consistent use of an applicant tracking system (ATS)
Ability to work with discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive candidate information
Comfortable partnering closely with founders and senior leadership and incorporating feedback quickly and accurately
Self-directed and disciplined with the ability to manage multiple searches without sacrificing quality
Oriented toward long-term team building rather than transactional hiring or volume-driven recruiting

Benefits

Competitive salary range between $70000 and $110000 based on professional seniority experience and readiness
Annual performance bonus opportunity (up to $25k)
Health dental and vision insurance
Paid time off and company holidays
401(k) retirement plan