Job Description

Locations: Dallas, Texas

Categories: Corporate Positions

Req ID: 9611

Posted Date: 9/22/2026

Overview

Director Talent Acquisition

Plano, TX

Key Responsibilities

High Level Responsibility

• Understand Company mission and business structure in order to support our greatest asset, our people.
• Lead TA team to deliver the onboarding of critical talent to the organization based on company objectives.
• Drive innovation and modern recruitment approaches in our sourcing, recruitment, and selection process to include research, screening, interviewing and job offers.
• Lead and develop a team of TA Leaders, Recruiters, Sourcers, and Coordinators. Ensure alignment across all workstreams for a consistent and positive candidate experience.
• Inspire the team to have fun, recruiting is fun!
• Be a teacher and mentor to the TA Team for continual development of their craft.
• Support the design of employment offers by partnering with the HR Business Partner, Compensation & Benefits, and Legal partners.
• Recruitment practices compliance.
• Manage, plan, and control expenses related to the department.
• Inclusion and Diversity within candidate selection process.
• Develop Executive talent selection process.
• Partner with clients, HR Business Partners, Compensation & Benefits teams and more throughout the process to ensure “best in class” talent acquisition.

Education & Experience:

• College degree preferred; graduate degree or equivalent desirable.
• 8-10 years progressively responsible in management and/or Human Resources TA.
• Productive and effective team Leadership of robust TA teams.
• Expert in all things TA including innovation in strategy and tactics.
• Executive talent selection experience.

What You Get

• Enjoy a rewarding career at Catalyst, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference with America's most iconic brands.
• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life
• insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an
• associate discount across all Catalyst Brands.
• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our
• employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where
• everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and
• we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.

About Catalyst Brands

Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.

Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.

For more information, visit catalystbrands.com

Pay Range

USD $117,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.