Allied Maker · 2 days ago
Talent Scout (In-House Recruiting)
Glen Cove, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $110K/yrAllied Maker is an American lighting manufacturer producing high-quality, bench-made lighting for leading interior design and architectural projects worldwide. The Talent Scout role exists to proactively identify, engage, and introduce high-quality candidates across manufacturing, design, engineering, operations, and leadership roles.
Interior DesignManufacturing
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 Maker’s 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 company’s 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing, trades, design, engineering, or other skill-accumulative environments preferred
Benefits
Annual performance bonus opportunity (up to $25k)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and company holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Allied Maker
Allied Maker is a Long Island-based lighting design and manufacturing studio specializing in contemporary lighting.
Founded in 2012
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
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