VP, Talent Acquisition – Retail & Corporate

Executive-level VP of Talent Acquisition at Leoforce, onsite in Miami, FL, overseeing enterprise-wide recruitment for a fashion and lifestyle organization with a salary range of USD 200,000–230,000 per year, reporting to the CHRO.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
• Build scalable pipelines across corporate, creative, merchandising, planning, sourcing, marketing, eCommerce, retail, and executive functions.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives in partnership with senior leadership.
• Set and monitor KPIs for recruiting, including hiring metrics and performance benchmarks.
• Strengthen employer brand and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience.
• Create innovative recruitment marketing programs to attract top talent across multiple channels.
• Position the organization as an employer of choice within fashion, retail, and consumer products.
• Advise executives on talent strategy, market trends, compensation intelligence, and hiring best practices.
• Collaborate with Talent Management to support succession planning and future leadership development.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Cultivate accountability and collaboration while fueling innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee partnerships with executive search firms, agencies, university recruiting, internships, and contingent workforce programs.
• Manage recruiting technology platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Taleo, Greenhouse, and related systems.
• Partner with immigration counsel and relocation providers to support domestic and international talent acquisition efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience.
• At least 5+ years of leadership experience managing Talent Acquisition teams and functions.
• Industry experience in Fashion, Apparel, Luxury Retail, Lifestyle Brand, Beauty, or Consumer Products.
• Proven success leading enterprise-level recruiting strategies within the fashion, apparel, retail, lifestyle, beauty, or consumer products sectors.
• Strong executive recruiting and workforce planning capabilities.
• Historically effective at building employer branding and talent attraction strategies.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Expertise in recruiting analytics, KPIs, and talent acquisition technologies.
• Experience supporting international recruiting initiatives is a plus.
• Exposure to visa sponsorship, immigration, and relocation programs preferred.

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Taleo
• Greenhouse

Benefits

• Executive-Level Impact – Collaborate with the CHRO and senior leadership to shape enterprise talent strategy and hiring decisions.
• Growth & Career Advancement – Join a growth-focused organization investing in people and leadership development.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness programs.
• Influence & Visibility – Lead high-impact initiatives across talent acquisition, employer branding, executive recruiting, and workforce planning.
• Collaborative Leadership – Partner with a team of executives who value strategic thinking and collaboration.
• People-First Culture – An environment that prioritizes exceptional talent as the foundation of long-term success.