Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist / Manager (Apparel Industry)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite Only)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, front-row-seat opportunity for a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional who wants to own recruiting for a growing, design-driven apparel organization. You will be the go-to partner for leadership and hiring managers across the corporate landscape, shaping hiring strategy and building out teams that directly influence product, brand, and operations.

This role is fully onsite in the Los Angeles area and is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and enjoys working across creative, technical, and corporate functions within the apparel industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for corporate positions only, from intake and strategy through offer and onboarding.
• Recruit across all levels — entry, mid, senior, and leadership — with a focus on quality, speed, and candidate experience.
• Support hiring for a wide range of apparel corporate functions, including:
• Design & Product Development
• Merchandising & Planning
• Production, Sourcing & Supply Chain
• Technical Design & Fit
• Marketing, E-Commerce & Creative
• Finance, HR, Operations, IT, and Corporate Support
• Partner closely with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, define ideal candidate profiles, and set realistic hiring timelines.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and apparel-industry networks.
• Manage and collaborate with external recruiting agencies and search partners, including role briefings, expectation-setting, feedback loops, and performance monitoring.
• Screen and interview candidates, coordinate interview processes, and provide clear, data-informed candidate assessments and recommendations.
• Drive a consistent, high-touch candidate experience that reflects the organization’s brand values and culture.
• Lead the offer process, including compensation alignment, internal approvals, and negotiations.
• Maintain accurate requisition and candidate data in the ATS, ensuring clean reporting and compliance.
• Track and share recruiting metrics and insights with leadership, helping influence hiring decisions and workforce planning.
• Stay current on apparel industry hiring trends, talent market shifts, and competitive activity to advise the business.
• Support employer branding initiatives and help craft an engaging onsite interview experience for candidates.
  

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of Talent Acquisition or Recruiting experience, ideally within apparel, fashion, or consumer products.
• Proven track record managing full-cycle recruiting for corporate roles in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrated success partnering with and holding external recruiting agencies/search firms accountable.
• Strong understanding of apparel-industry corporate roles and the associated talent markets.
• Experience recruiting across creative, technical, and corporate functions.
• Excellent communication, offer-negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable influencing senior leaders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite, full-time in the Los Angeles area.
  
  

Preferred Background

• Experience working with Los Angeles–based apparel or fashion brands.
• Established professional network within the fashion/apparel talent community.
• Background supporting high-growth or fast-paced environments where priorities and hiring needs can shift quickly.
  
  

Why This is a Standout Role for Top Recruiters

• Join a creative, collaborative apparel organization where talent acquisition is viewed as a strategic partner, not a back-office function.
• Own recruiting across a broad spectrum of corporate functions, from design and merchandising to finance, HR, and operations.
• Work directly with senior leadership and external search partners, influencing hiring decisions at every level of the business.
• Thrive in a fully onsite environment that encourages real-time collaboration, quick decision-making, and strong relationships with hiring managers.
• Benefit from competitive compensation and benefits in a role where outcomes are highly visible and appreciated.
• Make a measurable impact on team growth, organizational culture, and the long-term talent brand of the company.