Talent Acquisition Manager

About alts| Alteration Specialists + LABEL We make clothes fit. You own the moment. Alts is a multi-studio, high-touch tailoring brand built on expert craftsmanship, thoughtful service, and modern convenience. Our mission is to reimagine everything about tailoring, except the craft itself. Since 2014, Alts (formerly Alteration Specialists) has been New York's highest-rated full-service tailor trusted by individuals, stylists, boutiques, and leading fashion houses. Named "Most Genius Tailor" by Vogue and featured in Forbes, WSJ, Harper's Bazaar, and Brides, Alts has redefined the tailoring experience. Our dedicated bridal specialists, master suit tailors, and seamstresses handle everything from everyday alterations and bridal fittings to specialty work in silk, leather, lace, and vintage garments. With studios across NYC, Long Island, NJ, and CT and at-home appointments available, we serve retail customers, corporate clients, and fashion houses. Every alteration comes with our 30-day fit guarantee, because we're not satisfied until you are. At Alts, sustainability is built into the work itself: repairing and repurposing garments to keep them in closets and out of landfills, while keeping a traditional craft alive. Our Services: Everyday Alterations & Tailoring Bridal & Formalwear Vintage & Specialty Garments Suiting & Workwear Corporate & Retail Partnerships At-Home Fittings (NY, NJ, CT) Interested in joining our team? Visit: alterationspecialists.com/careers

alts| Alteration Specialists + LABEL

"Most Genius Tailor" - Vogue. The Tailoring Experience, Reimagined.

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alterationspecialists.com

51-200 employees

Consumer Services

New York, NY

Privately Held

3.6k LinkedIn followers

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for priority tailoring roles, including Production Tailors, Fitter Tailors, Master Tailors, Bridal Specialists, Tailoring Apprentices, Senior Tailors, and Tailor Shop Managers.
• Source candidates through direct outreach, referrals, networking, social media, industry groups, community engagement, and local market research.
• Build and maintain relationships with tailoring professionals, including passive candidates, for current and future openings.
• Develop connections with trade schools, sewing and fashion programs, tailoring communities, bridal networks, dry cleaners, luxury retailers, and garment-industry organizations.
• Test new sourcing channels and share recommendations based on candidate quality and results.
• Keep tailoring pipelines organized, current, and ready to support recurring hiring needs.
• Manage assigned searches across Studio Operations and Central Office, including studio experience, studio management, client experience, HR, Learning & Development, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Executive Support roles.
• Meet with hiring managers to clarify the role, candidate profile, interview process, and hiring timeline.
• Screen and interview candidates, coordinate next steps, support reference checks, and assist with offer-stage communication.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates and internal partners throughout each search.
• Build proactive pipelines for recurring and difficult-to-fill roles.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting activity in the ATS and other recruiting tools.
• Track hiring progress and flag risks, delays, or changes in the market early.
• Share practical market insights related to compensation, candidate availability, and sourcing challenges.
• Recommend improvements to job postings, sourcing approaches, interview workflows, and candidate communication.
• Participate in career fairs, school visits, community events, and industry networking opportunities as needed.
• Support recruiting campaigns and referral initiatives in partnership with HR and Marketing.
• Coordinate with HR, Learning & Development, and Operations to support a smooth transition from accepted offer to first day.
• Ensure candidate information and required hiring documentation are handed off accurately and on time.
• Gather feedback from hiring managers and new hires to help improve recruiting quality and candidate experience.
• Review early retention and hiring feedback with HR to identify patterns and strengthen future searches.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the recruiting team and company leadership.
• Translate hiring priorities into a clear and organized workflow for the Recruiting Coordinator and Recruiter/Sourcer.
• Coordinate open roles, timelines, interview steps, and follow-up to keep the recruiting process moving smoothly.
• Provide leadership with clear updates on hiring progress, pipeline status, and any delays or support needed.
• Help resolve day-to-day recruiting questions and flag larger concerns to HR leadership when needed.
• Progress and consistency in filling priority roles
• Strength and activity of tailoring talent pipelines
• Quality and fit of candidates presented
• Candidate responsiveness and experience
• Offer acceptance rate
• Accuracy and organization of recruiting records
• Hiring-manager communication and satisfaction
• Smooth recruiting workflow, clear communication, and timely follow-through
• Early retention and hiring-quality feedback
• Effectiveness of sourcing channels and community partnerships

Required

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated success sourcing difficult-to-fill, specialized, or hourly operational talent.
• Strong direct-sourcing, networking, and candidate-engagement skills.
• Ability to build relationships with passive candidates and community partners.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage multiple active searches.
• Experience using an ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing tools.
• Comfort working independently while collaborating closely with hiring managers and HR.
• A proactive, accountable mindset and willingness to suggest solutions when a search is not producing results.
• Resourceful: You keep looking for new paths when traditional sourcing does not work.
• Relationship-Driven: You build trust with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners.
• Hands-On: You enjoy sourcing, outreach, interviewing, and moving searches forward.
• A Strong Coordinator: You create clarity, keep people aligned, and ensure the recruiting process moves forward smoothly.
• Proactive: You identify risks early, communicate clearly, and bring possible solutions.
• Accountable: You follow through on commitments and maintain high standards for your work.
• Highly Organized: You manage multiple searches without losing attention to detail or candidate experience.
• Collaborative: You welcome feedback and work well with HR, hiring managers, and operational leaders.

Preferred

• Experience coordinating recruiting workflows, projects, or a small recruiting team.
• Experience recruiting within tailoring, fashion, luxury retail, manufacturing, hospitality, skilled trades, or another craftsmanship-driven industry.
• Experience recruiting for a multi-location organization.
• Experience building relationships with trade schools, vocational programs, or community organizations.
• Experience recruiting a mix of operational and office-based roles.

• Recruiting at Alts is about connecting exceptional people with a company that values craft, care, and growth. In this role, you will help strengthen one of the most specialized talent communities in our industry while supporting the continued growth of our studios.
• If you are energized by difficult searches, meaningful relationship building, and the opportunity to make a visible impact through hands-on recruiting, we would love to meet you.