Talent Acquisition Specialist

Duluth Trading Company offers a hybrid Talent Acquisition role based at headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays. In this position, you will help shape hiring outcomes across Headquarters (HQ) and support field teams across Retail, Contact Center, and Fulfillment Center operations, while ensuring recruiting practices stay aligned with employment regulations.

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 per year. This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus program.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruiting for HQ roles, including proactive sourcing, behavioral interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer management in partnership with corporate leadership.
• Lead the onboarding lifecycle for HQ hires, including interactive new-hire orientation sessions and coordination with managers to support a seamless welcome.
• Ensure 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 support regulatory compliance.
• Provide hands-on recruitment support for field operations across Retail stores, Contact Centers, and Fulfillment Centers, tailoring outreach strategies to local labor markets.
• Assist with planning and execution of high-volume seasonal hiring initiatives, maintaining compliant and fast-paced screening for seasonal staff.
• Serve as a recruiting subject matter expert for HQ and field leadership by building candidate pipelines, supporting interview training, and advising on compliant hiring practices.
• Coordinate career fairs and recruitment events to strengthen talent pipelines for corporate and operational needs.
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment and onboarding workflows to improve candidate experience, increase efficiency, and maintain regulatory standards.
• Monitor, track, and engage with candidate and employee reviews across Glassdoor, Indeed, and social platforms, using feedback to improve hiring practices and maintain an authentic online presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (equivalent work experience considered).
• 5+ years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, with experience focused on corporate/HQ roles and multi-site field support (Retail, Contact Center, or Fulfillment/Distribution environments).
• Proven ability to build pipelines through proactive sourcing using advanced research techniques, Boolean logic, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, and passive candidate outreach.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and recruiting regulations, including EEOC, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, background check requirements, and fair chance hiring laws.
• Experience supporting high-volume and/or seasonal recruiting campaigns.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including occasional weekend coverage, during peak seasonal hiring.
• Comfort leading HQ new-hire orientation sessions and delivering recruiting and compliance training to hiring managers.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.
• Ability to travel as needed for hiring events or field site visits.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Tools You’ll Use

• LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
• Glassdoor, Indeed

Benefits

• Multiple Medical plan options
• Dental & Vision plans
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account including company contributions
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
• Daily pay available
• 40% Employee Discount
• Flexible Fridays
• Onsite fitness center

Leadership Competencies

• Leading Self: Inspiring Trust; Adaptability; Mature Confidence; Career and Self Development
• Leading Others: Driving Execution; Building Organizational Relationships; Empowering Others; Fostering Open Dialogue; Attracting & Developing Talent; Leadership Versatility