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Manager Talent Acquisition- Retail Stores

Staples
Sep 29
Full-time
On-site
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
Description

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.