Job Description

CHROME HEARTS®, the luxury accessories, leather and furniture company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Hollywood, CA.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

This position is responsible for implementing, maintaining and improving a talent acquisition program for all functions and positions within the US for Chrome Hearts LLC and its subsidiaries and affiliates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Talent acquisition specialist for Chrome Hearts LLC, including US based retail locations
• Sourcing, screening and recommending candidates, primarily focused on corporate, design, marketing, warehouse/stockroom, administrative (e.g. accounting, IT, back office) staff
• Sourcing, screening and recommending of key upper management and/or lower executive roles
• Liaison and partner with temporary staffing agencies for manufacturing recruitment, potentially sourcing/interviewing/onboarding manufacturing roles as well
• Consult with leaders and hiring managers on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation and sourcing strategies
• Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens, candidate interviews, recommend final selection of applicants and close qualified candidates
• Arrange pre-employment testing, background & references screenings
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting
• Build out an Applicant Tracking System and outward facing talent strategy (improve/implement company pages on various recruiting sites)
• Place and update job postings in various medias including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners
• Identify opportunities to build applicant pools, work with managers to identify potential fit through interviewing, testing
• Responsible for reviewing, revising, editing, implementing standardized position descriptions, job reqs for all departments
• Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates
• Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote ATS referral program and internal opportunities
• Create offer letters, maintain applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as needed
• Conduct new employee onboarding, ensuring process is engaging and that processes are followed and accurate
• Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations as appropriate
• Potentially participate in disparate impact analysis, benchmarking of company positions, research on pay
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Higher education (two- or four-year college degree) or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of human resources, talent acquisition and interviewing experience preferred
• Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting
• Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in retail and professional administrative staffing
• Proven ability to communicate and effectively “sell” an organization’s value proposition.
• Must possess excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), internet, and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Strong customer service, negotiation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company
• Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems
• Fluent in Spanish
• May require infrequent travel if opening a new US retail location with required onsite support (rare)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Activities require a significant amount of sitting at office and work desks and in front of a computer monitor
• Regularly required to verbally communicate, listen and give presentations as needed
• Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel and applicants

Company Description

Established in 1988, Chrome Hearts is a study in artistic freedom and persistence of vision. From its inception as a leather motorcycle riding-gear company, Chrome Hearts has evolved into an obsession- inspiring label and a cultural phenomenon. Taking a design cue from its beginnings, the vast line includes handmade jewelry in sterling silver, gold, platinum & precious stones; apparel, eyewear, luggage & leather goods; and handcrafted furnishings & home items in exotic woods.