Company Overview

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Summary

The Vice President of Talent Acquisition will lead the global talent acquisition strategy for Perry Ellis International (PEI), reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This critical leadership role will be responsible for enhancing PEI's employer brand, creating a best-in-class candidate experience, and developing a robust pipeline of diverse, high-performing talent to support PEI's diverse brand portfolio. The VP of Talent Acquisition will serve as a key partner to the senior leadership team, providing strategic insights and expertise in attracting and retaining top talent within the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies encompassing the full candidate lifecycle, from sourcing and recruitment to onboarding, integration, and career path planning.
Develop and execute employer branding and candidate experience initiatives across all relevant channels, aligning with company objectives and strategies.
Lead, mentor, and develop the talent acquisition team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
Partner with business leaders and functional teams to ensure consistent employer branding and a compelling candidate experience.
Educate and coach hiring managers on talent market dynamics, recruiting best practices, and their role in upholding company hiring policies, practices, and values.
Establish robust selection criteria and processes to ensure high-quality hires.
Champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, implementing recruiting strategies that attract a diverse candidate pool.
Oversee recruitment for a wide range of roles across various functions, including Merchandising, Planning, Sourcing, E-commerce, DTC, Design, Marketing, Global Communications, and Retail.
Analyze the effectiveness of recruiting programs through key performance indicators (KPIs) and data-driven insights.
Collaborate with the Talent Management team to identify talent gaps, build talent pipelines, and proactively address future needs.
Develop and manage relationships with external recruitment firms, establishing performance and financial parameters.
Monitor industry trends, market intelligence, and compensation benchmarks to inform talent acquisition strategies.
Partner with immigration counsel to manage visa sponsorships for international candidates.
Collaborate with relocation services to facilitate the onboarding of newly hired associates.
Oversee applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as LinkedIn, Taleo, and Greenhouse.
Develop cost-effective recruiting strategies and continuously improve existing processes to optimize talent acquisition outcomes.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with universities, business schools, and design colleges.
Oversee the University Talent Acquisition Manager, Internship Program, and Temporary/Consultant programs.
Manage ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including at least 5 years in a management role leading successful teams.
Experience in the apparel, fashion, or advertising industry is preferred.
International experience or exposure is a plus.
Strong understanding of the retail fashion business and the ability to recruit effectively within this market.
Executive presence and strong communication skills.