Director of Talent Acquisition

KREWE · New Orleans, LA · 1 mo ago

On-siteHuman Resources$150k/yrFull-time

About the role

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand based in New Orleans and New York City. Founded in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand known for its distinctive, handcrafted frames that reflect a commitment to quality, individuality, and design. The company now operates brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and an e-commerce platform, with distribution through leading retailers.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a full-funnel recruitment strategy and process, focusing on identifying, sourcing, and tracking qualified candidates.
Partner with executive leadership and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs and support workforce planning aligned with company growth.
Track and analyze recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline conversion, and offer acceptance rates to improve hiring effectiveness.
Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical roles across corporate teams.
Partner with the Senior Director, People to strengthen and promote KREWE’s employer brand through career pages, LinkedIn, industry events, and partnerships.
Train and support hiring managers on structured interviewing, evaluation frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistent and equitable hiring processes.
Continuously evaluate and optimize the recruiting process to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction.
Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies, job boards, and sourcing platforms as needed.
Partner cross-functionally with HR, leadership, and department heads to support organizational growth and talent strategy.
Source qualified candidates using LinkedIn and KREWE’s applicant tracking system to fill open positions and proactively identify top talent.
When necessary, conduct initial screenings to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
Review and occasionally prepare the necessary documents for job openings, candidates, and hiring managers - including job descriptions, scorecards, and itineraries.
Arrange travel and accommodations for out-of-town candidates as needed.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, with experience leading or owning a recruiting function, ideally within a retail or consumer goods organization.
Experience building or scaling talent acquisition processes in a high-growth organization.
Track record of building proactive sourcing strategies and pipelines in competitive talent markets.
Experience personally closing high-impact or leadership roles.
Strong understanding of talent mapping, market dynamics, and candidate behavior.
Experience managing recruiters or talent teams.
High level of ownership, judgment, and ability to operate in ambiguous, evolving environments.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to improve hiring outcomes.
Experience in consumer, retail, or hospitality businesses preferred.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruiting data and make process improvements.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers across multiple departments.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, ideally Rippling, LinkedIn, and Google Suite.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
High level of professionalism and customer service orientation.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive wage
Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
FSA Plan & HSA Program
401(K) Investment Options
Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Quarterly Cultural Spend
Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)

Pay

Salary (for New York only): Up to $150,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. This reflects the base salary for this position. Compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and business needs.

Schedule

This role is based in our New York or New Orleans HQ 5 days a week. This role reports to the Senior Director, People and works closely with the CEO and Founder. Success requires operating in-person with leadership while building talent pipelines nationally.

Diversity and Inclusion

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.