Director of Talent Acquisition
About the Role
As the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Catalyst Brands' mission and business structure by leading the Talent Acquisition (TA) team to onboard critical talent. You will drive innovation in recruitment processes, ensure a positive candidate experience, and mentor the TA team for continuous development.
Responsibilities
- Lead the TA team to deliver onboarding of critical talent based on company objectives.
- Drive innovation and modern recruitment approaches in sourcing, recruitment, and selection processes, including research, screening, interviewing, and job offers.
- Lead and develop a team of TA Leaders, Recruiters, Sourcers, and Coordinators.
- Ensure alignment across all workstreams for a consistent and positive candidate experience.
- Mentor and teach the TA team for continual development of their craft.
- Support the design of employment offers by partnering with HR Business Partners, Compensation & Benefits, and Legal teams.
- Ensure compliance with recruitment practices.
- Manage, plan, and control expenses related to the department.
- Promote Inclusion and Diversity within the candidate selection process.
- Develop Executive talent selection processes.
- Partner with clients, HR Business Partners, Compensation & Benefits teams, and others to ensure "best in class" talent acquisition.
Qualifications
- College degree preferred; graduate degree or equivalent desirable.
- 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in management and/or Human Resources TA.
- Proven productive and effective team leadership of robust TA teams.
- Expertise in all aspects of TA, including innovation in strategy and tactics.
- Experience in Executive talent selection.
Benefits
- Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount across all Catalyst Brands.
- Opportunities for growth and development through various training and development programs.
- Collaborative and supportive culture that values teamwork and employee success.
Pay
USD $117,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.
About Catalyst Brands
Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond. For more information, visit catalystbrands.com.