CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omnichannel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesis our operating platform combining a Data Fabric Automation Engine proprietary tools and shared services to modernize operations elevate customer experience and expand margins. With $1B in revenue across 13 brands our portfolio includes Sur La Table Backcountry One Kings Lane and others that serve as real-world innovation labs.
Reports to:Chief Administrative Officer
Location: Austin TX / Salt Lake City UT / Toronto ON Hybrid
About the Role
Were hiring a Head of Talent Acquisition who is equal parts technologist and talent magnet. Youve fundamentally rewired how you source assess and close candidates using AI and you know that the best hires can also be made over dinner or at events.
Most recruiting functions focus on pipeline management and process execution. At CSC Generation youll design and evolve how talent is sourced evaluated and hired by embedding AI automation and human relationships directly into the recruiting model.
Youll have the mandate the resources and the organizational support to build recruiting the way it should be built; automated where automation wins human where judgment and relationship matter and always improving based on data.
What Youll Do
Full-Cycle Recruiting Ownership
- Own full-cycle recruiting across technical commercial and operational roles for CSC Generation and its portfolio brands from sourcing through offer.
- Design and operate an AI-augmented recruiting function that uses automation and predictive analytics to deliver exceptional speed quality and candidate experience.
- Implement and measure AI-enhanced recruiting workflows to keep CSC Generation at the leading edge of talent acquisition.
Team Leadership
- Lead mentor and grow a high-performing recruiting team that values both automation and genuine human connection.
- Partner directly with brand executives and functional leaders to translate growth plans into hiring strategies with defined pipelines timelines and success metrics.
Data Strategy & Tech
- Build and maintain AI-first recruiting infrastructure funnel performance source quality offer acceptance rates communications and reporting into clear insight that drives continuous improvement.
- Evaluate implement and integrate new recruiting technology with minimal IT dependency keeping the stack lean and effective.
Talent Community & Relationship Building
- Host or attend monthly recruiting events in hub cities (Austin Salt Lake City and Toronto) building a warm pipeline of high-quality talent.
- Attend candidate dinners and in-person touchpoints to build authentic relationships and personally close exceptional candidates.
- Serve as a visible credible ambassador for CSC Generations culture mission and growth story in local professional communities while growing a strong personal network of talent.
Why Join
The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership move fast and want to see the direct impact of their work.
- Executive Access: Work directly with the executives and senior leadership to solve real business problems.
- AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools from automations to LLM-powered workflows and build a modern skill set that sets you apart.
- Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities.
- Competitive Benefits (US): Comprehensive benefits including paid time off 401(k) match medical dental vision supplemental coverage and employee discounts across portfolio brands.
- Competitive Benefits (Canada): Comprehensive benefits including paid time off RRSP match group benefits and employee discounts across portfolio brands.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity ideally in a top-tier tech or high-growth environment.
- Genuine AI fluency: AI-assisted sourcing platforms automated outreach sequencing screening automation and analytics dashboards. Not a feature user; a builder.
- Strong proficiency with modern ATS platforms and the ability to evaluate implement and integrate new recruiting technology with minimal IT dependency.
- Analytical instincts to build recruiting metrics that drive real decisions: funnel conversion source ROI time-to-fill quality of hire and retention correlation.
- Ability to operate independently in environments with evolving priorities building recruiting solutions without detailed playbooks or heavy oversight.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Austin TX Salt Lake City UT or Toronto ON. Hub presence is an expectation of the role.
Interview Process
- Recruiter Intro: 30-minute call to cover background role fit and logistics.
- Hiring Manager Interview: Conversation with the Chief Administrative Officer focused on leadership philosophy and AI-native HR experience.
- Technical / Case Discussion: Deep dive into a people ops problem or system design scenario with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Executive Interview: Final conversation(s) with senior leadership.
- Reference Checks: Conducted with professional references provided by the candidate.
- Offer: Well move fast for the right candidate.
For US-based candidates this posting is intended for candidates that reside in the following states:
AZ DE FL GA IN LA MI MS MO NV NC OK PA TN TX UT WV WI and WY.
For Ontario applicants please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.
The CSCGenerationfamily of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial state or local laws.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The CSCGenerationfamily of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact
emailprotected.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Director
CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omnichannel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesis our operating platform combining a Data Fabric Automation Engine proprietary tools and shared services to modernize operations elevate customer experience and e...
CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omnichannel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesis our operating platform combining a Data Fabric Automation Engine proprietary tools and shared services to modernize operations elevate customer experience and expand margins. With $1B in revenue across 13 brands our portfolio includes Sur La Table Backcountry One Kings Lane and others that serve as real-world innovation labs.
Reports to:Chief Administrative Officer
Location: Austin TX / Salt Lake City UT / Toronto ON Hybrid
About the Role
Were hiring a Head of Talent Acquisition who is equal parts technologist and talent magnet. Youve fundamentally rewired how you source assess and close candidates using AI and you know that the best hires can also be made over dinner or at events.
Most recruiting functions focus on pipeline management and process execution. At CSC Generation youll design and evolve how talent is sourced evaluated and hired by embedding AI automation and human relationships directly into the recruiting model.
Youll have the mandate the resources and the organizational support to build recruiting the way it should be built; automated where automation wins human where judgment and relationship matter and always improving based on data.
What Youll Do
Full-Cycle Recruiting Ownership
- Own full-cycle recruiting across technical commercial and operational roles for CSC Generation and its portfolio brands from sourcing through offer.
- Design and operate an AI-augmented recruiting function that uses automation and predictive analytics to deliver exceptional speed quality and candidate experience.
- Implement and measure AI-enhanced recruiting workflows to keep CSC Generation at the leading edge of talent acquisition.
Team Leadership
- Lead mentor and grow a high-performing recruiting team that values both automation and genuine human connection.
- Partner directly with brand executives and functional leaders to translate growth plans into hiring strategies with defined pipelines timelines and success metrics.
Data Strategy & Tech
- Build and maintain AI-first recruiting infrastructure funnel performance source quality offer acceptance rates communications and reporting into clear insight that drives continuous improvement.
- Evaluate implement and integrate new recruiting technology with minimal IT dependency keeping the stack lean and effective.
Talent Community & Relationship Building
- Host or attend monthly recruiting events in hub cities (Austin Salt Lake City and Toronto) building a warm pipeline of high-quality talent.
- Attend candidate dinners and in-person touchpoints to build authentic relationships and personally close exceptional candidates.
- Serve as a visible credible ambassador for CSC Generations culture mission and growth story in local professional communities while growing a strong personal network of talent.
Why Join
The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership move fast and want to see the direct impact of their work.
- Executive Access: Work directly with the executives and senior leadership to solve real business problems.
- AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools from automations to LLM-powered workflows and build a modern skill set that sets you apart.
- Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities.
- Competitive Benefits (US): Comprehensive benefits including paid time off 401(k) match medical dental vision supplemental coverage and employee discounts across portfolio brands.
- Competitive Benefits (Canada): Comprehensive benefits including paid time off RRSP match group benefits and employee discounts across portfolio brands.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity ideally in a top-tier tech or high-growth environment.
- Genuine AI fluency: AI-assisted sourcing platforms automated outreach sequencing screening automation and analytics dashboards. Not a feature user; a builder.
- Strong proficiency with modern ATS platforms and the ability to evaluate implement and integrate new recruiting technology with minimal IT dependency.
- Analytical instincts to build recruiting metrics that drive real decisions: funnel conversion source ROI time-to-fill quality of hire and retention correlation.
- Ability to operate independently in environments with evolving priorities building recruiting solutions without detailed playbooks or heavy oversight.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Austin TX Salt Lake City UT or Toronto ON. Hub presence is an expectation of the role.
Interview Process
- Recruiter Intro: 30-minute call to cover background role fit and logistics.
- Hiring Manager Interview: Conversation with the Chief Administrative Officer focused on leadership philosophy and AI-native HR experience.
- Technical / Case Discussion: Deep dive into a people ops problem or system design scenario with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Executive Interview: Final conversation(s) with senior leadership.
- Reference Checks: Conducted with professional references provided by the candidate.
- Offer: Well move fast for the right candidate.
For US-based candidates this posting is intended for candidates that reside in the following states:
AZ DE FL GA IN LA MI MS MO NV NC OK PA TN TX UT WV WI and WY.
For Ontario applicants please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.
The CSCGenerationfamily of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial state or local laws.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The CSCGenerationfamily of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact
emailprotected.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Director
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