Converse is Hiring for Lead Recruiter, Converse and Marketplace

Lead Recruiter, Converse and Marketplace

Converse is hiring an experienced Lead Recruiter to drive full-cycle recruiting for Converse and Nike, Inc. Marketplace business units. This is a high-impact role for a consultative talent partner who excels at sourcing, stakeholder management, and delivering a best-in-class hiring experience in a fast-paced environment.

Company Overview

At Converse, people and potential are at the center of the work. In partnership with Nike, Inc., the HR and Talent Acquisition community focuses on attracting, developing, and rewarding diverse, innovative teams. This role supports hiring across corporate functions and Marketplace business units, with an emphasis on inclusion, belonging, and equity throughout the recruiting lifecycle.

Role Summary

The Lead Recruiter serves as a strategic talent advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers, leading full lifecycle searches and shaping talent strategies using market insights. You will design and execute candidate generation programs, elevate the candidate experience, and champion process improvements that support organizational growth and hiring excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruiting for corporate and Marketplace roles, ensuring a consistent, equitable process.
Act as a consultative partner to hiring managers and HR, providing data-driven guidance on talent markets and search strategy.
Develop sourcing strategies (e.g., LinkedIn and CRM) to build diverse pipelines of passive and active talent.
Elevate candidate experience through clear communication, structured interviews, and timely feedback loops.
Leverage market intel and recruiting analytics to inform decisions and continuously improve processes and tools.
Champion belonging and equity in hiring practices and outcomes.

Who You Will Work With

Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, Marketing and Marketplace, you will collaborate closely with the TA Center of Excellence, University Relations, Sourcing, Candidate Coordination, Total Rewards, and Business HR Partners to streamline and optimize the recruitment lifecycle and deliver on hiring goals.

Ideal Profile

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting in agency and/or in-house environments.
Expertise in passive sourcing strategies and building diverse talent pipelines.
Strong consultative, interpersonal, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
Experience facilitating behavioral-based interview training and using structured assessment methods.
Proven ability to present market data to guide sourcing strategies and influence decisions.
Track record of meeting deadlines and executing in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

In-house corporate recruiting experience supporting Marketplace teams; experience hiring at Director level and above.
Experience with an ATS is required; familiarity with Workday ATS and Avature CRM is a plus.

Compensation and Location

Location: Boston, MA (open to remote work except in South Dakota, Vermont, and West Virginia). Employment Type: Full-time, Remote.

Base Salary Range: USD $100,700 – $205,800, varying by location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Additional benefits information is available from the employer during the process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. Note: In Massachusetts, it is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment.

How to Apply

Ready to be a strategic hiring partner for Converse and Marketplace teams?

Conclusion

This Lead Recruiter role is a strong fit for talent professionals who combine sourcing depth, data fluency, and stakeholder influence to deliver measurable hiring outcomes. If you meet the criteria and value candidate experience and inclusive hiring, consider applying today.

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