Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter)

Location : US Remote (EST Hours) Role Type: Full-time | Exempt Reports to: Head of People Alex and Ani is looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to help us attract and hire exceptional talent across both corporate functions and revenue-driving commercial teams. This role requires strong strategic judgment and stakeholder partnership, with success driven by market awareness and the ability to operate as a trusted thought partner to the business. Alex and Ani is a well-known jewelry brand operating with the speed, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a startup. This is the first dedicated in-house recruiter role, designed to scale recruiting capacity in partnership with the Head of People. What You'll Do: Own full-cycle recruiting across a variety of functions, from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding Recruit across both corporate functions and revenue-driving commercial teams (including People, Finance, Operations, Strategy, Marketing, Creative, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Ecommerce, Partnerships and Wholesale) Partner closely with hiring managers as a trusted advisor on talent decisions, market dynamics, and candidate fit Maintain a balanced mix of inbound pipeline management and proactive outbound sourcing, focused on building intentional, high-quality talent pipelines Conduct candidate screens and manage candidates through a structured, high-touch interview process Ensure strong ATS discipline, data integrity, and recruiting metric visibility to improve decision-making Support employer branding and recruiting initiatives, including process improvements, career branding, and talent marketing Evaluate and experiment with AI-enabled recruiting tools, sourcing platforms, and modern talent acquisition technologies to improve efficiency and candidate discovery Partner closely with the Head of People and hiring managers to ensure strong alignment from candidate attraction through onboarding What We're Looking For: 2–4+ years of recruiting experience, including 1–2+ years in-house in a fast-paced environment Ability to manage both inbound volume and proactive sourcing with strong prioritization and judgment Proven success in sourcing passive candidates and building pipelines across multiple functions Experience acting as a thought partner to hiring managers and influencing hiring decisions with data and market insight Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and process discipline, including ATS data integrity habits Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to flex across a variety of personalities and leadership styles Comfortable working in ambiguity and shifting priorities Curiosity and hands-on experience with modern sourcing tools and AI recruiting platforms Nice to Have: Interest in gaining exposure to HR, People Operations, or employee experience Experience in retail, DTC, or e-commerce environments