Hugo Boss Talent Manager, Retail

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity - because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 17.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

The Talent Manager, Retail is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts across the HUGO BOSS Retail business in the United States and Canada. This role partners closely with retail leadership to attract, assess, and hire top talent that supports business objectives and drives organizational success.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies, managing candidate pipelines, conducting interviews and assessments, and ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the hiring process. The Talent Manager leverages a variety of internal and external recruiting channels to identify and engage diverse, high-caliber talent for both field and corporate retail positions.

The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in talent acquisition, best practices, interviewing techniques, employment laws and regulations, and workforce planning. This role requires a deep understanding of the retail business, organizational structure, and company policies, along with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. The Talent Manager serves as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights, recruitment strategies, and guidance on talent decisions to support the continued growth and success of the HUGO BOSS Retail organization.

This position is based in New York City, New York, and supports recruitment activities across the United States and Canada.

What you can expect:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Partner with business leaders to proactively identify target candidate profiles and align recruitment strategies with evolving business needs to attract top talent.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on the end-to-end recruitment process for the U.S. and Canada retail population, including interviews and the facilitation of hiring qualified applicants; work closely with Retail Management to define required skills and competencies for open roles.
• Create and manage job postings and recruitment campaigns across applicant tracking systems, social media, professional networks, job boards, talent communities, and other strategic sourcing channels to attract top talent.
• Guide Talent Assistant to ensure effective support and timely completion of all talent-related administrative responsibilities.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers, coordinating background checks, and overseeing new hire documentation.
• Support the administration of appropriate assessments and reference/background checking and extend offer of employment and create/deliver employment offer letters.
• Uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.
• Support the recruitment efforts for short-term and long-term temporary needs.
• Manages internal transfer processes, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, etc.
• Following up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.
• Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Manage the Open Jobs Report and Global Reporting.
• Manage agency relationships ensuring that the best interests of the company are always in mind.
• Remains updated on all local and state legislative changes relating to employment screening and job offering.
• Own and manage reporting metrics such as time to fill, sourcing channel, retention rate, cost of hire, and report on a reoccurring frequency.
• Optimize sourcing and interviewing strategies to improve recruiting metrics and drive business impact (e.g., response rates, screen volume, conversion rates, time to fill, hire rate, hires, candidate and manager NPS, cost per hire, retention).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the team in the areas of learning & development, team culture, recruiting processes, cross-functional collaboration, and data analysis.
• Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Your profile:

• BA, preferably in Human Resources.
• 5 years of professional retail recruiting required.
• Knowledge of SAP and Recruitment systems.
• High volume recruitment experience required.
• Fashion Retail Industry recruitment knowledge is necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (particularly Excel), SuccessFactors and Phenom.
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative, hands-on.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills as well as project management skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under deadlines.
• Excellent communication, building relationships and business acumen skills.
• Some travel required.

Your benefits:

HUGO BOSS offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible Commuting
• Flexible Fridays & Summer Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave for FT employees
• 21 paid days off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option
• SHIP (Share Investment Program)
  • Offers eligible employees the opportunity to become a co-owner and acquire shares in HUGO BOSS AG at special SHIP conditions.
• 401(K) with company match
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax)
• Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness
• Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance

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The expected base salary range for this position is from $110,000 - $120,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person's authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.