<p>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.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate roles, leveraging advanced passive sourcing strategies and relationship building skills to attract and engage top-tier talent </li><li>Lead the end-to-end hiring process for store-level roles </li><li>Partner with HR and business leaders to define current and future skill needs </li><li>Develop and manage strategic recruiting channels, including technology platforms, social media, and relationship-based sourcing </li><li>Evaluate and optimize recruitment processes and technologies to ensure a best-in-class candidate experience and maintain a competitive edge </li><li>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 </li><li>Conduct organizational needs assessments and provide recommendations to improve agility and support business growth </li><li>Mentor and coach the recruitment team, fostering professional growth and leadership development </li><li>Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness </li><li>Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and measure success </li><li>Manage and nurture relationships with external recruitment vendors </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Proven ability to consult with senior leaders on business strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design </li><li>Demonstrated success navigating change and ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment </li><li>Results-driven, with a strong focus on continuous improvement </li><li>Highly organized with excellent prioritization and multitasking skills </li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities </li><li>Adaptable to evolving business needs and priorities </li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities grounded in data analysis </li><li>Ability to build trust and foster collaborative working relationships at all levels </li><li>Committed to personal and professional growth through continuous learning </li><li>Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and ethical behavior at all times </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of experience leading a high-volume store level recruitment function in a high growth organization with multiple locations </li><li>Minimum 5 years of progressive corporate-level recruiting experience </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>SHRM or HRCI certification (preferred) </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (preferred) </li><li>Experience in high-volume retail and/or convenience store operations (strongly preferred) </li><li>Familiarity with UKG and Phenom platforms is a plus </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Ability to travel occasionally to field locations or attend industry events as needed. </li><li>Prolonged periods sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. </li><li>Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times </li></ul> <p>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.</p>