Manager Talent Acquisition- Retail Stores

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.