Principal Recruiter

Stubhub Inc
New York, New York, United StatesPosted 9 March 2026

Tech Stack

Job Description

StubHub is on a mission to redefine the live event experience on a global scale. Whether someone is looking to attend their first event or their hundredth, we’re here to delight them all the way from the moment they start looking for a ticket until they step through the gate. The same goes for our sellers. From fans selling a single ticket to the promoters of a worldwide stadium tour, we want StubHub to be the safest, most convenient way to offer a ticket to the millions of fans who browse our platform around the world. As a Principal Recruiter, you own and recruit for multiple positions across multiple verticals to develop your skills further. You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is a master at organization, loves tackling projects, and wants to grow with our team. Responsible for partnering with individual managers to ensure the delivery of all recruiting aspects. You are responsible for carrying various roles on your respective teams and managing all stages of the hiring process to ensure a unique and positive candidate experience. This includes delivering feedback to candidates and managers, preparing for interviews, conducting pre-closure, negotiating salaries, and providing closure. At StubHub, we firmly believe that diversity and transparency are the cornerstones of exceptional innovation. To live up to this belief, our team is a cross-functional powerhouse, bringing together experts in product development, design, engineering, and data analysis who work collaboratively to drive our mission forward. Our work spans the entire technological spectrum, and we are unafraid to leverage any tool or technology necessary to facilitate web and mobile feature innovation at scale. We are not limited by convention; instead, we are empowered to explore, create, and execute, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to continuously enhance our users' experience. StubHub is at the forefront of shaping the future of fan engagement. We invite individuals who share our passion for innovation and our commitment to an exceptional user experience to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we strive to define the future of ticketing and live event discovery. Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – New York, NY or Santa Monica, CA What You'll Do: Guiding the Human-Centric Recruitment Journey: As a Principal Recruiter, you will lead the end-to-end recruitment process, with an emphasis on the human experience. This includes sourcing, managing candidate pipelines, and preparing candidates and hiring teams for interviews. Facilitating Continuous Collaboration: You will conduct weekly meetings with Recruiters, Managers, and hiring teams to foster a culture of collaboration and maintain an open feedback loop. Your goal is to ensure that all stakeholders are actively engaged in the recruitment process. Creating Memorable Candidate Experiences: You will champion a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. From the initial interaction to the final offer, you'll be dedicated to making sure every candidate feels valued and respected. Adaptability and Proactive Thinking: We're looking for someone who can seamlessly shift gears when needed and think proactively to meet our evolving recruitment needs. Mastering Our Recruitment Process: Understanding the intricacies of our recruitment process is essential. You will be the go-to expert on how we do things at StubHub. Data-Driven Improvement: Collect, analyze, and share feedback and actionable insights to continuously enhance our hiring process. You'll have the opportunity to identify areas for improvement and streamline scheduling efficiency. Versatility in Recruitment Coordination: Assist in coordinating various recruiting activities as required, ensuring the smooth execution of all aspects of the recruitment process. Timely Feedback: Provide constructive feedback to candidates within a maximum of 3 business days post-interview. We ... (truncated, view full listing at source)