Manager Talent Acquisition

Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for implementing and managing a successful, cost-effective, recruiting and selection process for Division job openings. Must have the ability to devise and implement sourcing strategies through multiple channels. Promotes employer branding and builds pipelines that support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Manages the District Talent Leads and works closely with hiring business partners to implement a positive full cycle recruiting process across the Division.

Ensures the strategies align with current and long term Corporate and divisional objectives.

• Provides strategic guidance to business partners regarding sourcing, recruiting, staffing, and the onboarding process to drive employment initiatives
• Direct Division recruiting efforts, in-store events, community partnerships, represent company at job/career fairs
• Manages full cycle recruiting for the division including budgeting for employment/recruiting expenditures
• Ensures adherence to all company policies, procedures, and practices
• Keeps track of recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-hire and cost-per-hire)
• Manages all Applicant Tracking System responsibilities, partners with site administrators on reporting, metrics, and change requests
• Develops, manages, and leverages strategic relationships with business leaders and the external vendor community to support divisional recruiting initiatives
• Trains and develops new leaders regarding the recruiting strategy of the division
• Directs the recruiting strategy for new store openings and provides on-site support for sourcing and recruiting
• Supports “One Best Way” (OBW) initiatives for recruiting procedures (e.g., job application and onboarding processes)
• Supervises the District Talent Leads and sets goals, monitors performance, and reports results
• Researches and implements new sourcing methods (e.g., social recruiting)
• Researches and selects job advertising options
• Advises hiring managers on interviewing techniques and ensures correct processes are followed
• Recommends ways to improve our employer brand
• Coordinates with District Talent Leads to forecast future hiring needs
• Remains up to date on labor legislation and informs District Talent Leads and Leaders about changes in regulations in consultation with Legal
• Participates in job fairs and career events
• Builds the company’s professional network through relationships with HR professionals, colleges, and other community partners
• Researches and implements new methods to find job candidates
• Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars to build the company’s professional network
• Complies with all Company policies and applicable laws
• Other duties as assigned

• B.A./B. Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field is preferred
• SPHR or PHR certification is preferred

• Three to five years recruiting experience
• Three to five years retail experience

• Proven ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume retail recruitment process while building and maintaining strategic relationships with business leaders
• Working knowledge of application tracking system and background check process highly preferred
• Strong team building skills with demonstrated ability to motivate associates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Results oriented problem solver with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Result-driven mentality and the ability to work under pressure
• Provides solutions in respect to any challenge
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required