Corporate Recruiter

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands, owning and licensing over 40 nationally and internationally recognized brands including Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its brand portfolio through licensing agreements with third parties such as Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

About the role

Perry Ellis International is seeking a dynamic, highly autonomous Corporate Recruiter to join our team in Doral, Florida. Reporting directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role is designed for a self-starter who naturally takes full ownership of their work and thrives running a full desk independently. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle across various business functions, driving requisitions forward from initial sourcing through to final offer acceptance with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for roles across diverse business departments, including active sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies for active and niche requisitions using LinkedIn Recruiter, direct outreach, networking, and targeted job boards.
• Partner directly with hiring managers to conduct intake calls, align on role requirements, provide candidate market guidance, and drive the interview process forward.
• Deliver a seamless, professional experience for candidates, keeping them informed and engaged at every step of the hiring journey.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and requisition status within the ATS, ensuring high data integrity and efficient desk management.

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience managing a variety of roles across a business.
• Apparel, fashion, or retail industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Agency recruiting experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with modern ATS platforms like Greenhouse is a plus.

Skills

• Autonomous Full-Desk Owner: A true self-starter who takes end-to-end accountability for requisitions—capable of running a desk independently without step-by-step guidance.
• High Energy & "Hunter" Mentality: Proactive and self-motivated with a drive to hunt for passive talent rather than relying solely on inbound applicant flow.
• Adaptive Communicator: Ability to build instant rapport and communicate confidently with hiring managers, internal teams, and job candidates.
• Culturally Attuned: A genuine interest in the apparel/fashion retail space and the ability to act as an authentic brand steward.
• Highly Organized & Disciplined: Exceptional time-management and prioritization skills to keep multiple open roles moving steadily through the funnel simultaneously.
• Resilient & Solutions-Oriented: Approaches hiring bottlenecks with creativity, grit, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial security: 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match, plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Work-life balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.
• Growth & support: Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and 24/7 personal support via the Member Assistance Program (MAP).
• Team culture: Regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.
• Exclusive style perks: Generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all company stores and e-commerce sites.