Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) Employer Match

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Daily pay available

40% Employee Discount

Flexible Fridays

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Duluth Trading Company seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full lifecycle recruitment for the HQ and provide strong field support across Retail, Contact Center, and Fulfillment Center operations. The role emphasizes recruitment compliance, onboarding excellence, and proactive sourcing.

You will lead onboarding for HQ hires, guide managers on compliant hiring practices, and build robust candidate pipelines while adapting to seasonal hiring peaks and field needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (equivalent work experience considered).
• 5+ years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, corporate/HQ focus, multi-site field support.
• Proven sourcing and pipeline creation using research techniques, Boolean logic, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, and passive outreach.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and recruiting regulations (EEOC, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, background checks, fair chance).
• Experience with high‑volume or seasonal recruitment campaigns; able to work non‑traditional hours during peaks.
• Comfortable leading HQ orientation sessions and delivering recruiting/training to managers.
• Proficient with ATS and standard productivity suites (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace).
• Ability to travel for hiring events or field visits.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HQ recruitment, sourcing, interviewing, and offer management with corporate leadership.
• Own onboarding lifecycle for HQ hires, including new-hire orientation sessions with managers.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations across all hiring practices and conduct audits.
• Provide field recruitment support for Retail, Contact Center, and Fulfillment Center operations.
• Assist in planning and executing high-volume seasonal hiring and fast-paced screenings.
• Advise HQ and field leadership with candidate pipelines and interview training.
• Coordinate career fairs and events to build strong talent pipelines.
• Continuously refine recruitment and onboarding workflows for efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor Glassdoor/Indeed and social platforms to strengthen employer brand.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Boolean search

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Regulatory compliance

Candidate evaluation

Training & onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Overview

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle with a primary focus on sourcing, hiring, and onboarding top talent for Headquarters (HQ), while providing dedicated field recruitment support across our Retail, Contact Center, and Fulfillment Center operations. In addition to driving end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, you will serve as a subject matter expert on recruiting compliance—ensuring full adherence to federal, state, and local labor standards, background screening processes, and employment regulations across all business units.

Position Details

Work Environment: At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You’ll Do

• HQ Recruitment: Lead end-to-end recruitment for headquarters roles, driving proactive sourcing, behavioral interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer management in partnership with corporate leadership.
• HQ Onboarding Experience: 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.
• Recruitment Compliance & Governance: 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.
• Field Recruitment Support: Provide hand‑on recruitment support for field operations across Retail stores, Contact Centers, and Fulfillment Centers, tailoring sourcing and outreach strategies to local labor markets.
• Seasonal & High‑Volume Hiring: Assist in planning and executing high‑volume seasonal hiring initiatives while ensuring compliant, fast‑paced screening processes for seasonal staff.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to HQ and field leadership, providing candidate pipelines, interview training, and guidance on compliant hiring practices.
• Pipeline Building: Coordinate career fairs and recruitment events to establish strong talent pipelines for corporate and operational needs.
• Process Enhancement: Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment and onboarding workflows to optimize candidate experience, drive efficiency, and maintain regulatory standards.
• Employer Branding & Social Presence: 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.

What We’re Looking For

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (equivalent work experience considered).

Experience

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).

Sourcing & Pipeline Expertise

Proven track record of proactive candidate sourcing and pipeline creation using advanced research techniques, Boolean logic, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, and passive candidate outreach.

Compliance Expertise

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).

High‑Volume Staffing & Flexibility

Prior experience supporting high‑volume or seasonal recruitment campaigns. Flexibility to work non‑traditional hours, including occasional weekend coverage, during heavy seasonal hiring peaks.

Facilitation Skills

Comfortable leading HQ new‑hire orientation sessions and delivering recruiting and compliance training to hiring managers.

Systems & Tools

Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and standard workplace productivity suites (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace).

Travel

Ability to travel as needed for hiring events or field site visits.

Work Authorization

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Leadership Competencies

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Inspiring Trust
• Adaptability
• Mature Confidence
• Career and Self Development
• Driving Execution
• Building Organizational Relationships
• Empowering Others
• Fostering Open Dialogue
• Attracting & Developing Talent
• Leadership Versatility

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

Our pursuit of a better way isn‘t just about our products—it‘s about our people too. That‘s why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well‑being and success.

• Multiple Medical plan options
• Dental & Vision plans
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account including company contributions
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company paid Short‑Term Disability
• Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long‑Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
• Daily pay available
• 40% Employee Discount
• Flexible Fridays
• Onsite fitness center

Position Compensation Outline

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $85,000/year This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus program.

Compensation listed is for the full‑time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

#LIONSITE

Duluth Trading Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About Duluth Trading Company

Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard‑working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital‑first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside‑embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands‑on way of life.

Top‑notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can‑do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.