Head of Talent Acquisition

Zara offers the latest fashion trends for all. An international brand with stores in the main cities of the world and online. Our business model is centered in our customers, constantly adapting to their needs. We love what we do. Teamwork, passion, curiosity, diversity, sustainability, creativity and humility are our daily motivation. Does it sound like you? Maybe you are a Zara person. Purpose The Head of Talent Acquisition will architect and lead the full talent strategy across Inditex USA, with primary focus on Zara and an expanding scope supporting upcoming brand launches. This role is responsible for shaping how we attract, engage, and hire talent across both corporate and retail populations, ensuring a consistent, high-quality, and brand-aligned candidate experience. This leader will bring a strategic and hands-on approach, building scalable recruitment frameworks while maintaining the agility and creativity that define Inditex. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the Talent Acquisition strategy for Zara and future brands, delivering ~500+ high-performing hires annually across retail and corporate functions. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on hiring decisions, workforce planning, internal mobility, and leadership capability. Partner with executive and business leaders to design talent strategies that align with growth, operational needs, and brand identity. Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team, fostering a high-performance, feedback-driven, and collaborative environment. Recruitment Excellence & Process Innovation Design and govern innovative, high-touch recruitment and selection processes that reflect the Inditex brand and candidate experience. Establish standardized interview frameworks and calibration methodologies to ensure fairness, consistency, and strong hiring outcomes. Continuously audit and refine hiring processes based on candidate, market, and business feedback to attract and retain top talent. Build scalable systems and processes that are consistent, data-driven, inclusive, and efficient. Leverage tools, technology, and AI to streamline workflows while preserving a human-centered candidate experience. Elevate employer branding for Zara and future brands, positioning Inditex as an employer of choice across retail and corporate markets. Develop and maintain strong pipelines for Store Directors, Regional Directors, and critical corporate roles. Utilize diverse sourcing strategies to engage active and passive talent through industry networks, targeted outreach, and professional communities. Partner with external organizations to ensure access to diverse talent and broaden candidate reach. Candidate Experience & Onboarding Champion a premium, relationship-driven candidate experience that reflects Inditex values at every touchpoint. Ensure seamless integration between hiring and onboarding in partnership with Hiring Managers and People Business Partners. Develop training programs and resources to equip interviewers and hiring managers with best-in-class assessment practices. Data, Insights & Operational Excellence Lead through data—tracking, analyzing, and communicating hiring performance, pipeline health, and market insights. Map and analyze talent progression from hire through employee lifecycle to inform continuous improvement in hiring strategies. Manage Talent Acquisition budgets, including agency strategy and vendor partnerships. Apply strong project management and communication skills to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all recruitment initiatives. Profile 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, including leadership and team management. Proven experience leading high-volume and leadership hiring, ideally within retail and/or fast-paced, multi-brand environments. Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Experience building and scaling recruitment processes, systems, and teams. Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action. Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of the organization. Passion for talent, people development, and creating engaging candidate and employee experiences. What Makes This Role Unique This is an opportunity to shape the future of talent at Inditex USA—building the teams that drive Zara today while supporting the growth of tomorrow’s brands. You will play a critical role in defining how we hire, develop, and inspire talent in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment What we offer: In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive 25% discount to buy the latest trends in any of our brands and a variety benefit package where you can find a wide range of discounts. Our internal talent is our greatest asset and we are proud of offering internal promotion programs where you will find opportunities to grow, e-learning and training programs as well as social projects to get involved and contribute to a better society, and much more! Annual compensation range: $175,000 - $200,000 + discretionary annual bonus *Zara, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws. Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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