Recruiting Manager at The Shade Store – Port Chester, New York

Title: Recruiting Manager

Location: Remote Candidates in thePort Chester, NY or Pompano Beach, FL area will be asked to work a hybrid schedule.

Compensation: $120,000-$160,000

ABOUT THE SHADE STORE

At The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest Shades, Blinds and Drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way, from inspiration to installation. We are always looking for friendly, passionate individuals to join our team and deliver the finest custom window treatment experience. Our team is expanding, and there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of it.

THE POSITION: Recruiting Manager

The Recruiting Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for building and executing the organizations recruitment strategy, which is currently a de-centralized model that delegates primary hiring responsibility to hiring managers for corporate roles, plus partial support for field and manufacturing roles. The Recruiting Manager oversees all aspects of talent acquisition, including managing the applicant tracking system (ATS), posting roles, leading and developing one recruiter, and managing the recruiting budget as well as any external recruiters used on an as-needed basis. The person in this role will also be responsible for owning recruitment for select teams/roles, including sourcing and interviewing candidates and liaising with hiring managers. The Recruiting Manager will partner closely with business leaders within the functions and cross-functionally with other members of the People Team, to ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Talent Systems Ownership

• Manage the endtoend recruiting budget and vendor portfolio with a focus on implementing scalable processes that leverage automation and AI while optimizing spend, improving recruiting efficiency.
• Manage and optimize the ATS, and surrounding tech stack, ensuring data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and compliance. Lead vendor management, system enhancements, reporting, integrations, and user training.
• Oversee the opening of all job requisitions and assist hiring managers and other People team members in using and optimizing the ATS for shared recruiting processes (e.g., job evaluations, interviews, offer letters, and onboarding transition).
• Maintain the companys Careers page and external job postings to maximize applicant flow and candidate engagement. Maintain and amplify the TSS brand through consistent messaging and candidate experience strategies.
• Monitor recruitment analytics and deliver regular dashboards and insights to leadership.

Recruiting & Sourcing

• Own recruitment for Sales and Corporate roles as an individual contributor, and own or oversee recruitment for other strategically important positions as needed.
• Build strong talent pipelines using both traditional and AI-enabled tools to increase reach, speed and quality of candidates.
• Directly manage and mentor one field recruiter, providing coaching, workload oversight, and professional development.
• Allocate recruiting resources efficiently to meet hiring targets and support organizational growth, including by onboarding contract or external recruiters as-needed.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance recruiting culture.
• Ensure that recruiting processes comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with hiring managers and People Business Partners to help define selection criteria, and interview processes; provide counsel to hiring managers and PBPs on job requirements, screening strategies.
• Communicate clearly with business leaders on search progress, risks, and market insights.
• Support workforce planning and headcount forecasting.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 12 years leading or supervising others.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and filling salaried and hourly positions.
• Curious mindset and comfort with leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve workflow and productivity.
• Strong expertise in ATS management and reporting. Experience with Fountain ATS a plus.
• Proven ability to build and execute recruiting strategies at multiple levels.
• Willingness to be hands-on and flexible with roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of relevant employment legislation and compliance requirements.

WHY WORK AT THE SHADE STORE

We set out to create a company culture that is enjoyable and rewarding, where team members can have meaningful impact. Below are some of the perks and benefits of working at TSS:

• Competitive salary

• Medical Benefits

• 401k with Company Match

• Up to $100k Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid)

• Legal and Pet Insurance Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Product Discount

THE SHADE STORE offer is contingent upon:

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States for The Shade Store, which will be confirmed by E-Verify within three business days of your hire date

The Shade Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.