Leader of Talent Acquisition

The Leader of Talent Acquisition is a strategic partner responsible for driving initiatives that attract top-tier talent and enhance organizational effectiveness. This role supports the company’s growth by leading comprehensive recruitment strategies, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, and aligning talent acquisition efforts with overall business objectives. Serving as a key advisor to senior leadership, this individual oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of talent strategies across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate roles, leveraging advanced passive sourcing strategies and relationship building skills to attract and engage top-tier talent
• Lead the end-to-end hiring process for store-level roles
• Partner with HR and business leaders to define current and future skill needs
• Develop and manage strategic recruiting channels, including technology platforms, social media, and relationship-based sourcing
• Evaluate and optimize recruitment processes and technologies to ensure a best-in-class candidate experience and maintain a competitive edge
• Provide strategic leadership to the recruitment team, including goal setting, coaching, workload management, and process optimization to ensure high performance and an exceptional candidate hiring experience
• Conduct organizational needs assessments and provide recommendations to improve agility and support business growth
• Mentor and coach the recruitment team, fostering professional growth and leadership development
• Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and measure success
• Manage and nurture relationships with external recruitment vendors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to consult with senior leaders on business strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design
• Demonstrated success navigating change and ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Results-driven, with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization and multitasking skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities
• Adaptable to evolving business needs and priorities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities grounded in data analysis
• Ability to build trust and foster collaborative working relationships at all levels
• Committed to personal and professional growth through continuous learning
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and ethical behavior at all times

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a high-volume store level recruitment function in a high growth organization with multiple locations
• Minimum 5 years of progressive corporate-level recruiting experience

Preferred:

• SHRM or HRCI certification (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (preferred)
• Experience in high-volume retail and/or convenience store operations (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with UKG and Phenom platforms is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel occasionally to field locations or attend industry events as needed.
• Prolonged periods sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Parker’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker’s does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.