Director Talent Acquisition

About the Role

Edikted is looking for a Director of Talent Acquisition to strategically lead and manage all talent acquisition efforts, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders throughout key business units. This senior leadership position combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to steer Edikted's recruiting strategy across corporate and retail sectors, ensuring alignment with company culture and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a scalable, data-driven talent acquisition strategy utilizing AI technologies to match business expansion goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to anticipate hiring demands and develop forward-looking talent pipelines.
• Define, monitor, and analyze critical recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rates, and quality of hire.
• Lead and mentor the Talent Acquisition team, fostering skills development including AI and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Select and optimize the use of AI-powered recruitment tools including automation for sourcing, resume screening, interview coordination, and candidate engagement chatbots.
• Utilize AI to enhance candidate job matching, minimize unconscious bias, and accelerate hiring timelines.
• Incorporate automation into high-volume recruitment workflows, particularly for retail and store hiring, to improve efficiency.
• Work alongside HRIS and IT departments to integrate AI capabilities into applicant tracking and recruitment systems.
• Develop governance policies ensuring ethical AI use in recruitment, emphasizing bias reduction, regulatory compliance, and transparency.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment across corporate, retail, and warehouse roles, personally driving hiring efforts for critical, senior, and specialized positions.
• Ensure candidates experience a smooth, engaging recruitment journey aligned with Edikted's brand, supported by smart automation and timely communication.
• Work in partnership with Marketing and People teams to enhance Edikted's employer brand presence.
• Leverage data-driven insights to target and engage talent through various digital and social platforms.
• Innovate sourcing strategies using social media, talent intelligence tools, and emerging technologies.
• Position Edikted as a top employer in fashion, retail, and among Gen Z talent segments.
• Develop and implement scalable, technology-enabled recruitment processes, tools, and workflows.
• Optimize applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies to increase efficiency, improve reporting, and enhance user experience.
• Use data analytics and AI continually to refine hiring effectiveness and decision-making.
• Ensure structured, fair, and compliant hiring practices integrated with inclusive hiring principles.
• Promote tools and methods that support diverse talent pools while responsibly reducing recruitment bias.
• Formulate partnerships and sourcing initiatives that increase workforce representation and diversity.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on talent strategies, labor market trends, and AI-enhanced recruitment for hiring managers.
• Provide training and coaching to leaders on structured interviewing techniques, candidate selection, and effective use of recruitment technologies.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in talent acquisition, with proven leadership roles.
• Background in fast-paced, high-growth environments such as retail, fashion, e-commerce, or consumer brands preferred.
• Experience implementing or a strong interest in AI and automation within recruitment processes.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling recruitment operations and functions.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence senior business leaders.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms, and AI recruitment tools.
• Enthusiasm for fashion and culture, supporting team development that aligns with Edikted's brand values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans along with a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Hybrid work schedule: onsite Monday through Thursday at the Arts District headquarters and remote work on Fridays.
• Employee discount program.
• Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $165,000 annually.