Senior Talent Acquisition Lead – HQ & Field

Duluth Trading Company; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple Medical plan options

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) Employer Match

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Duluth Trading Company in Madison, WI is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for HQ roles and provide field recruitment support across Retail, Contact Center, and Fulfillment Center operations.

You will drive end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, serving as a subject-matter expert on labor standards and hiring regulations. This hybrid role requires 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (equivalent work experience considered).
• 5+ years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, with a focus on corporate/HQ roles and multi-site field support (Retail, Contact Center, or Fulfillment/Distribution environments).
• Proven track record of proactive candidate sourcing and pipeline creation using advanced research techniques, Boolean logic, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, and passive candidate outreach.
• In-depth working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and recruiting regulations (EEOC, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, background check requirements, and fair chance hiring laws).
• Prior experience supporting high-volume or seasonal recruitment campaigns. Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including occasional weekend coverage, during heavy seasonal hiring peaks.
• Comfortable leading HQ new-hire orientation sessions and delivering recruiting and compliance training to hiring managers.
• Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and standard workplace productivity suites (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace).
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for headquarters roles, driving proactive sourcing, behavioral interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer management in partnership with corporate leadership.
• Own and facilitate the onboarding lifecycle for HQ hires, including leading interactive new-hire orientation sessions and partnering with managers to ensure a seamless welcoming experience.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations across all hiring practices. Oversee mandatory candidate screenings, I-9 verifications, offer letter standards, and audit readiness to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Provide hands-on recruitment support for field operations across Retail stores, Contact Centers, and Fulfillment Centers, tailoring sourcing and outreach strategies to local labor markets.
• Assist in planning and executing high-volume seasonal hiring initiatives while ensuring compliant, fast-paced screening processes for seasonal staff.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HQ and field leadership, providing candidate pipelines, interview training, and guidance on compliant hiring practices.
• Coordinate career fairs and recruitment events to establish strong talent pipelines for corporate and operational needs.
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment and onboarding workflows to optimize candidate experience, drive efficiency, and maintain regulatory standards.
• Monitor, track, and engage with candidate and employee reviews across Glassdoor, Indeed, and social platforms building an authentic online presence while utilizing feedback to refine hiring practices.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruitment

Sourcing techniques

Behavioral interviewing

Candidate evaluation

Offer management

Recruitment compliance

Onboarding

ATS proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM tools

ATS

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Duluth Trading Company in Madison, WI is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for HQ roles and provide field recruitment support across Retail, Contact Center, and Fulfillment Center operations.

You will drive end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, serving as a subject-matter expert on labor standards and hiring regulations. This hybrid role requires 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree.