Talent Acquisition Partner (Remote)

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t shirt distributor to a leading, multibillion dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.

Today, we continue to strive to be the apparel distributor of choice by inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers, anchored in our commitment to Lead with Respect, Never Settle, Own the Outcome, Win Together, and the belief that Innovation Powers Our Hustle. These values guide how we serve, how we collaborate and how we continuously improve, ensuring we deliver on our promise of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Talent Acquisition Partner supports the organization’s hiring needs by delivering high quality, fully cycle recruiting and providing consultative partnership to hiring managers. This role blends hands on recruiting execution with modern, AI enabled tools and Workday Recruiting workflows to ensure an efficient, consistent, and candidate focused hiring experience.

You will collaborate closely with managers to clarify role requirements, source and assess talent, and guide them through structured hiring processes. You will use data, technology, and strong relationship building skills to support both corporate and field hiring needs while contributing to the overall maturity of the Talent Acquisition function.

Your work strengthens hiring outcomes, improves process consistency, and enhances the company’s ability to attract and select high quality talent.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Compensation based on experience 

Monday - Friday (standard business hours) 

Remote Opportunity

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Full Cycle Recruiting & Talent Partnership

• Support managers in defining role requirements, success criteria, and interview plans.
• Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and market insights.
• Source, screen, and evaluate candidates using active and passive methods, including AI enabled tools (Paradox, LinkedIn AI features).
• Coordinate structured interviews, ensure timely feedback, and maintain a consistent candidate experience.
• Support compensation alignment, offer preparation, and candidate closing.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified, diverse candidates for recurring or high-volume roles.

AI, Systems & Data Optimization

• Manage requisitions, candidate movement, and reporting within Workday.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Use metrics (Power BI or similar) to monitor funnel health, hiring velocity, and process effectiveness.
• Conduct talent research to understand availability, compensation trends, and competitive landscape.
• Use automation tools to support scheduling, communications, and screening.

Employer Brand & Candidate Engagement

• Partner with cross functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Use social and digital platforms to attract and engage candidates.
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and networking opportunities.

Process & Program Support

• Support the creation and rollout of recruiting guides, templates, and tools for hiring managers.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws, internal policies, and audit standards.
• Support broader HR initiatives and cross functional projects as needed.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Build strong partnerships across HR, Operations, and business units.
• Partner with external agencies and vendors when appropriate.
• Manage both hands-on recruiting and program support for corporate and field hiring.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• 3–5 years of full cycle recruiting experience, ideally in corporate or multi unit environments.
• Ability to advise hiring managers on recruiting strategies and candidate evaluation.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate hiring needs into effective recruiting plans.
• Experience sourcing and building both active and passive pipelines.
• Hands on experience with Workday Recruiting and familiarity with modern recruiting technologies.
• Data driven approach with experience using metrics to improve outcomes.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
• High level of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple searches at once.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.