Talent Acquisition Specialist

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.

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.

Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for headquarters roles, driving proactive sourcing, behavioural interviewing, candidate evaluation and offer management in partnership with corporate leadership.

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.

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.

Provide hands‑on recruitment support for field operations across Retail stores, Contact Centers and Fulfillment Centres, tailoring sourcing and outreach strategies to local labour markets.

Assist in planning and executing high‑volume seasonal hiring initiatives while ensuring compliant, fast‑paced screening processes for seasonal staff.

Serve as a trusted adviser to HQ and field leadership, providing candidate pipelines, interview training and guidance on compliant hiring practices.

Coordinate career fairs and recruitment events to establish strong talent pipelines for corporate and operational needs.

Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment and onboarding workflows to optimise candidate experience, drive efficiency and maintain regulatory standards.

Monitor, track and engage with candidate and employee reviews across Glassdoor, Indeed and social platforms building an authentic online presence while utilising feedback to refine hiring practices.

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

5+ years of full‑life‑cycle recruitment experience, with a focus on corporate/HQ roles and multi‑site field support (Retail, Contact Center or Fulfilment/Distribution environments).

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

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).

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

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