As the Manager of Talent Acquisition for Retail Stores, you will help lead the retail recruiting strategy and execution across a geographically dispersed store and field organization. You will manage and develop a recruiting team while partnering with Retail Operations and HR leaders to align hiring plans, strengthen talent pipelines, and deliver efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes that support workforce needs and business growth.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies for retail store and field leadership hiring, aligning priorities with workforce plans and business objectives.
- Partner with Retail Operations, HR Business Partners, and workforce planning leaders to forecast demand and align recruiting resources.
- Manage, coach, and develop Recruiters, setting clear goals and prioritizing workloads based on hiring needs.
- Use recruiting metrics, labor market trends, and pipeline insights to identify risks, recommend solutions, and improve hiring performance.
What you bring to the table
- Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate retail priorities into practical recruiting plans.
- Proven people leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to influence through data and market insights.
- Customer-focused judgment and problem-solving skills that balance hiring speed, quality, service, and business needs.
- Analytical capability and experience using recruiting metrics to evaluate performance and guide decisions.
- Adaptability, resilience, and change leadership, with clear communication and strong organizational effectiveness.
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7+ years of Talent Acquisition experience
- 3+ years of direct people management experience.
- Experience supporting multi-location recruiting operations and high-volume recruitment programs.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruiting technologies, and recruiting reporting tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications
- Talent Acquisition experience supporting retail organizations.
- 5+ years leading recruiting teams of three or more employees.
- Experience supporting nationwide retail recruiting operations and large-scale or seasonal hiring initiatives.