Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Dallas, TX or New York, NY (Hybrid) High-quality fresh chocolate - that's what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business now employs over 2500 people from more than 80 countries across the group, and the trend is rising. The company's headquarters are located in the canton of Glarus. Here, against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates and are constantly developing new, innovative ideas in agile teams. Our Corporate Functions business unit encompasses a wide range of activities. Alongside our Finance and IT Services, Global Marketing and Sales Management as well as Human Resources are also located here. Fresh ideas are developed here every day, and together we turn them into success stories. Personal responsibility and networked work are particularly important to us. Want to be part of it too? Come and join us. Talent Acquisition Specialist - Luxury Retail Location: New York City, NY or Dallas, TX Work Model: Hybrid Work Location and Travel This role may be based in New York City, NY or Dallas, TX, with hybrid flexibility based on business needs. Travel to stores and regional hubs may be required to support hiring events, store openings, and stakeholder meetings across multiple states and selected global locations. Position Summary The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-cycle recruiting for retail positions across multiple states and select international markets, helping build high-performing teams in a luxury retail environment. This role partners with business leaders, HR, and operations to define hiring needs, drive recruitment strategy, and deliver a strong candidate and hiring manager experience. The position requires hands-on use of UKG, Softgarden, LinkedIn, Indeed, and related recruiting platforms to source, attract, and hire talent efficiently. What You Can Expect You will manage full-cycle recruiting for retail and field roles, including store associates, supervisors, managers, and multi-unit leaders across multiple U.S. states and selected global locations. You will partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, competencies, and ideal candidate profiles for luxury retail roles. You will create and optimize job postings across LinkedIn, Indeed, Softgarden, and other recruiting channels to attract qualified candidates and strengthen employer branding. You will source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, referrals, talent pipelines, and direct outreach within luxury retail and hospitality networks. You will screen, interview, and assess candidates for relevant experience, service orientation, and cultural alignment with a premium brand environment. You will maintain accurate applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and recruitment reporting in UKG and Softgarden. You will support multi-state and global hiring by adapting to varying labor markets, time zones, and local hiring practices while maintaining consistent standards. You will track recruiting performance metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance to improve hiring outcomes. What We can Expect from You You have 5 or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least 3 years in luxury retail, premium retail, or hospitality recruiting. You have proven success recruiting across multiple states in a multi-location retail environment; global hiring experience is strongly preferred. You have experience using UKG and Softgarden or comparable applicant tracking systems for posting jobs, managing pipelines, and reporting. You have strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed, including sourcing, job posting, and talent pipeline management. You have demonstrated the ability to fill high-volume and high-touch roles in competitive talent markets. You have excellent communication, stakeholder management, organization, and attention to detail. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment and managing multiple requisitions simultaneously. You have experience supporting retail expansion, store openings, or rapid hiring campaigns in luxury or specialty retail. You have familiarity with Canadian or European retail markets and broader global hiring practices. You have exposure to workforce planning, succession planning, or talent review processes. What We Offer You Opportunity to shape talent acquisition for a growing premium retail brand. Collaborative culture centered on quality, hospitality, and employee experience. Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience and market conditions. Competitive pay Medical (80% employee / 50% family), Dental, and Vision (100% covered) Life insurance up to $25K (option up to $150K) 401(k) enrollment Employee Assistance Program Career development and training opportunities Collaborative and engaging work environment Generous product discounts and chocolate at work Free parking (where applicable) Own it. Grow it. Make it fresh. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings are filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law. Our success and momentum to expand is only possible through the passionate drive of our diverse 2,500 employees, who come from more than 80 countries and represent various backgrounds, religious beliefs, and lifestyles. #J-18808-Ljbffr Laderach USA