Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager

Amika means friend. We're a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you.

We're rooted in clinical results. Each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. Known as one of earth's most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands.

We're a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. From sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030.

Having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they're our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. All hair is welcome™.

The job:

The Talent Acquisition Manager will play a key role in attracting and hiring exceptional, diverse talent for Amika. This role supports full-cycle recruiting across the organization while delivering an outstanding candidate experience. The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first culture and is passionate about finding great talent that reflects Amika's values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Salary: $95,000-$115,000 + bonus

Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week onsite (must be based in + have the right to work in the US)

What you'll do:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles across Amika, from intake through offer
• Partner closely with hiring managers to develop accurate, compelling job descriptions and define success criteria
• Source candidates through a variety of channels including job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and proactive outreach
• Screen, interview, and present qualified candidates with thorough assessments and recommendations
• Coordinate and facilitate interview processes, including scheduling, feedback collection, and debrief facilitation
• Support interview training and help hiring managers develop structured, consistent interview plans
• Own candidate experience touchpoints throughout the full recruitment lifecycle - from initial outreach and application acknowledgment through interview communication, offer, and post-offer follow-up - ensuring every candidate feels informed, respected, and excited
• Support employer branding efforts across LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other channels, including maintaining an accurate and compelling company presence, encouraging employee reviews, and contributing to content that reflects Amika's culture
• Actively contribute to DEIB goals by building diverse candidate slates, partnering with the Director of Global Talent on inclusive sourcing strategies, and flagging potential bias in job descriptions or interview processes
• Maintain and update candidate pipelines and ATS records to ensure data integrity and recruitment transparency
• Assist in building and maintaining talent pools for high-need or recurring roles
• Partner with CPO on compensation benchmarking to ensure competitive offers
• Deliver a warm, communicative, and delightful experience to every candidate throughout the process

Must haves:

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in-house (beauty, consumer goods, or lifestyle brand experience a plus)
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-moving environment
• Strong sourcing skills and comfort using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms (Rippling), and creative outreach strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust with hiring managers and candidates alike
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Genuine passion for DEIB and a track record of building diverse candidate slates
• Comfortable working remotely with occasional travel to HQ in Brooklyn, NY

Ready to apply?

Please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). A member of our team will be in touch soon!