Senior Retail Recruiter, Studs
Temporary
$125-135k
3 days a week in office
Piercing studio
Be an early applicant
Piercing studio
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$125-135k
3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the most trusted national authority in Earscaping®.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong track record in high-volume or retail environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage 25–30 active requisitions concurrently and deliver 40–50 hires over a six-month horizon
- Expert sourcing skills with demonstrated success finding and engaging passive candidates
- High judgment and discernment in assessing capability, culture fit, and readiness
- Clear, persuasive communicator who builds trust quickly with both candidates and internal partners
- Organized, data-literate, and comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
- Experience with Greenhouse or similar ATS required; proficiency with Google Workspace preferred
- Available to work a full-time schedule (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday) for a minimum of 6 months
What the job involves
- This is a temporary assignment with an expected six-month term and the potential to extend or convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs
- The Senior Recruiter (Retail Focus) will own full-cycle recruiting for Studs’ core retail roles—driving consistent, high-quality hiring across Piercers, Apprentices, and Studio Managers nationwide
- This is a true recruiting role, focused on sourcing, screening, and closing exceptional talent at scale
- The six-month assignment is designed to strengthen and stabilize Studs’ retail recruiting engine, with an annualized hiring demand of ~100–125 roles across Piercers, Apprentices, and Studio Managers
- During this period, success will be measured by improved candidate quality, faster time-to-fill, and reduced burden on internal teams (Piercing Educators, Senior Piercing Educators, and Retail leadership)
- The recruiter is expected to deliver roughly 40–50 hires during this initial phase while establishing the systems, pipelines, and standards to sustain long-term hiring performance
- The ideal candidate is an experienced, high-volume recruiter who thrives on pace, autonomy, and relationships—someone who actively hunts for great talent, builds deep pipelines, and takes ownership of outcomes from first outreach through offer close
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for Studs’s Training Academy program for piercers across existing and new markets
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for studio leadership roles across existing and new markets
- Build and sustain high-quality, evergreen pipelines to support national hiring
- Actively source, engage, and close top talent using creative search strategies, referrals, and direct outreach
- Partner closely with the Piercing Education team and Regional Managers to calibrate candidate quality and streamline evaluation - ensuring their time is focused on final-stage assessment and development
- Develop sourcing strategies for difficult markets and maintain a strong candidate bench ahead of turnover or expansion
- Support consistent staffing and quality standards across all studios by improving candidate fit and retention outcomes
- Drive discipline and consistency in postings, interview flow, candidate communications, and evaluation standards
- Maintain data accuracy and pipeline hygiene in Greenhouse in partnership with People Ops
- Coach hiring managers on interview structure and selection discipline to strengthen decision quality and reinforce brand standards
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase hiring velocity and elevate the candidate experience
- Provide light support for HQ searches (fewer than 10 roles annually) as bandwidth allows, ensuring candidate quality, brand alignment, and a consistent experience across all hiring tiers
- Deliver weekly updates to the VP of People on open roles, hires, and pipeline health
- Flag risk areas early (e.g. regional gaps, market challenges, or delays tied to NSO timelines)
- Partner with Finance and Retail leadership to ensure hiring cadence aligns with training cycles and studio launch plans
Our take
Conscious consumption and the influence of social media advertising have ushered in a new era of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands targeting mindful millennials and Gen-Z customers. Among these brands, Studs has seized the opportunity, focusing on the ear-piercing market.
Studs does not merely provide ear-piercing services; it is crafting an entire experience for its customers. The company's leadership firmly believes that customers are increasingly using earrings to celebrate self-expression and mark significant milestones in their lives. Studs aims to build a brand that resonates with these precious moments, offering a unique approach to jewelry.
To achieve its vision, the company has embarked on a national expansion of its physical retail locations, now sporting 23 locations across the US with plans for more to open very soon. And with famous customers like Emma Chamberlain, Dixie D'Amelio and Rosalía, the company is truly on its way to cementing its place as a leader in the world of piercing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
96% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2021
$20m
SERIES B
Nov 2019
$3m
SEED
Total funding: $23m
Company benefits
- Health & Wellness: A comprehensive benefits package that includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401k; life insurance; and lifestyle reimbursement.
- Paid Family Leave: Three months of paid family leave for all full-time corporate and retail employees (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
- Flexible Schedule: Ample paid time off plus a paid sabbatical after your first four years
- Transparency: Employees are given the information and context they need to succeed via feedback forums like Town Halls, AMAs, and weekly one-on-one’s
- Growth & Development: Trainings, performance reviews, and ongoing coaching to help you continuously grow professionally
- Studs Discounts: Discounts on piercings and products (we’ve got your friends and family covered too!)
Company HQ
Bowery, New York, NY
Leadership
Anna Harman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to Studs, they were acting Chief Customer Officer at Jetblack. Also worked as Head of Operations at Fitz, a wardrobe tech company, and was COO of Research Analytics at Bridgewater Associates.
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