Associate, Talent Acquisition

Overview

Tapestry is a global house of modern luxury lifestyle brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade New York. The organization positions itself as an entrepreneurial, design-driven company that emphasizes creativity, inclusion, and employee development across its corporate and retail teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and recruiting partners across Corporate Commercial & Functional groups (Buying, Planning, Allocation, Wholesale, Merchandising, Ecommerce, IT & Digital, Supply Chain, Finance and other corporate functions) to define talent needs and shape recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate and execute full‑cycle recruitment for roles through Manager level: sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, assessment coordination, and offer facilitation.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for entry‑level, early‑career, and mid‑level roles across multiple functions.
• Coach hiring teams on interview best practices and inclusive hiring, providing resources, guidance, and consistent communications.
• Serve as primary candidate contact to maintain timely, professional, and engaging communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Lead planning and operational components of the corporate summer internship program, including campus outreach, partner relationships, high‑volume application review, selection workflows, orientation, programming, and conversion processes.
• Coordinate campus and early‑talent events and manage relationships with university and non‑profit partners to drive pipeline development.
• Oversee platform and process management for high‑volume internship recruitment (application review, interview logistics, candidate communications).
• Track campus‑related metrics and reporting, identifying opportunities to evolve and scale the internship program year over year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years supporting full‑cycle recruiting, preferably within corporate or commercial functions; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proven ability to identify and engage candidates via job boards, inbound applications, and foundational sourcing techniques.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems; experience with LinkedIn and Workday is a plus.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with a proactive, solution‑oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with hiring managers and cross‑functional partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated desire to influence hiring decisions and early‑talent strategies.
• Genuine enthusiasm for building inclusive candidate experiences and supporting early‑career talent development.

Skills

Experience

At least 1 year of experience supporting full‑cycle recruiting in corporate or commercial functions; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.

Benefits

Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; 401(k); Paid paternity and maternity leave; Commuter benefits; Disability insurance; Tuition assistance.

Culture

Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, creative workplace that values individuality and entrepreneurial thinking. The company emphasizes collaboration, employee development, and recognition, encouraging diverse perspectives to drive innovation across its portfolio of brands.