- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $80,000–100,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Sotheby's
Sotheby’s is an auction house founded in London in 1744. Its specialists work across fine art and collecting categories including jewelry, watches, handbags, wine, design, and classic cars. The house connects collectors through live and online auctions, private sales, and fixed-price purchases. Its work spans specialist research and cataloging, client services, marketing, technology, finance, and operations, supporting the preparation, sale, and movement of objects across its international network.
Sotheby's is seeking a Recruiter to lead full-cycle talent acquisition across Product & Technology, Marketing, and Corporate functions, partnering with hiring managers and leadership on recruiting strategy, technical hiring, and candidate experience. The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including technical recruiting. Proposed base salary is $80,000–$100,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus and competitive benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment across business functions, disciplines, and organizational levels, partnering with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire talent.
- Collaborate with leadership teams and cross-functional partners to identify talent needs and develop strategic plans to meet hiring goals.
- Manage the end-to-end interview process, from sourcing and on-site interviews through offer negotiation and candidate closing.
- Leverage and improve recruiting and sourcing channels, including employee referrals, sourcing tools, and networks.
- Deliver the diversity recruiting strategy and goals.
- Use recruiting analytics to provide insight and decision support for the team.
- Represent Sotheby's as a brand ambassador internally and externally, promoting the business and creating a positive experience for employees and candidates.
- Manage the candidate experience end-to-end, creating a streamlined experience for every role.
- Apply a creative approach to developing innovative talent acquisition practices using AI.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including technical recruiting.
- Proven experience partnering with technical leadership throughout the recruiting process.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple searches, projects, and client relationships.
- Solution-oriented business partner with knowledge of talent acquisition strategies and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across the broader People Operations organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in social media, internet research, and employer branding.
- Experience incorporating AI tools into recruiting processes to improve sourcing, candidate identification, and hiring efficiency.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including technical recruiting.
Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 100,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible candidates may receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.
Culture
Sotheby’s describes its culture in terms of client service, specialist knowledge, curiosity, collaboration, and ethical conduct. Its careers materials emphasize working across disciplines and encouraging employees to explore internal opportunities.
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