Director, Talent Acquisition

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Knix Full time

Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. Come join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career

**About You**:

- You’re a natural collaborator and a clear communicator. You foster great relationships with stakeholders across the business and influence by leveraging data + expertise.
- You are driven to achieve ambitious goals and committed to building a team with exceptional talent density by hiring the best.
- You can continuously develop yourself, others, and processes as the business scales.
- You are passionate about developing talent and aligning your team across initiatives that evolve their skill set while driving business results.
- Your process is iterative, data-driven, and people-centric. You are strategic in your approach and love to see things through to completion while measuring results.
- Above all, you’re proactive, positive and inspired by Knix's mission.

**The Opportunity**:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with Knix's overall business objectives, prioritizing talent density and quality over speed.
- Collaborate closely with the executive team on filling key leadership roles across the business (C-Suite, VP, Director)
- Own and drive all employer branding initiatives to position Knix as an employer of choice, attracting top talent with a compelling and authentic brand presence.
- Partner with Finance and the CFO to own the headcount forecasting process, aligning recruitment with business growth and budget planning.
- Continuously monitor data and insights on the talent acquisition function's performance, using metrics to make data-driven recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Retail, Marketing, Finance, Product, Merchandising, and Operations, to ensure alignment of talent acquisition strategies with broader organizational goals.
- Manage escalations, stepping in to address complex or high-impact hiring challenges as needed.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment efforts.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field.
- Extensive background in building and leading high-performance talent acquisition teams, preferably in a fast-paced scale-up or high-growth environment.
- Successful track record of directly managing executive recruitment and working closely with C-Suite on critical hiring strategies and hard-to-fill positions.
- Solid understanding of omnichannel business strategies and the ability to attract top talent across various channels, including online platforms, social media, and direct sourcing.
- Knowledge of current recruitment trends, tools, and technologies, with the ability to leverage data and analytics to optimize recruitment efforts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- High adaptability and flexibility, willing to roll up sleeves and pivot when necessary to meet changing business needs and a natural ability for discretion at the leadership level.

**Note**: This hybrid role works out of our Toronto Office (179 John St) three days a week.

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