Sr. Contract Recruiter

Company: Translation
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Who We Are UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform. The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency). We are looking for a Sr. Contract Recruiter to join the People & Culture team at UnitedMasters! This role is for someone who is highly organized, process-driven, and skilled at assessing high-performing talent. This role is perfect for someone who can move quickly, raise the hiring bar, and deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. This role is based in Brooklyn, New York with four days in-office and one day remote. What You'll Do Lead end-to-end recruiting for high-impact roles across multiple functions (from intake through offer and close) Partner with hiring managers and executive stakeholders to scope roles, calibrate talent needs, and build aligned hiring strategies Design sourcing frameworks and execute proactive outreach/talent mapping to build strong pipelines in competitive markets Conduct recruiter screens using advanced assessment techniques focused on performance, impact, and long-term fit Drive a best-in-class candidate experience through clear communication, high-touch engagement, and thoughtful process design Coach hiring teams on structured interviewing, calibration, and objective evaluation practices to ensure consistent decision-making Navigate complex hiring scenarios including niche skill sets, high-priority searches, and fast-paced timelines with urgency and sound judgment Manage and maintain pipeline health and recruiting operations in the Greenhouse, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and transparency Lead offer strategy and close candidates through complex negotiations, including counteroffers and stakeholder alignment Identify, mitigate, and resolve recruiting process risks while continuously improving workflows to increase speed and quality. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong full-cycle recruiting expertise with the ability to assess and close high-performing talent for high-impact roles Highly process-driven with strong project management skills and ability to prioritize across multiple searches Strategic, consultative partner with executive presence and the ability to influence hiring stakeholders Skilled in advanced candidate assessment, structured interviewing, and coaching others on objective evaluation practices Exceptional communication skills with a high bar for candidate experience and stakeholder alignment High sense of urgency, ownership, discretion, and sound judgment in fast-paced and confidential environments Minimum Qualifications 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience Proven track record of hiring high-performing talent across multiple functions and levels, including senior-level roles Preferred Qualifications Experience with ADP, Greenhouse, GEM, and Google suite preferred About UnitedMasters, Inc. UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward. Salary Hiring Range: $150,000 - $185,000 ($72.00/HR - $88.00/HR) Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide (e.g. bonus, stock options, 401(k) match, etc.) Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate. The salary range above is for the NY/CA. As a company, we have a location based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location. LI-HYBRID

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