What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Talent Acquisition position at Wawa, Inc.?
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Job Description
Job Title: Manager of Talent Acquisition
Location: Corporate
Department: People Team
Job Summary
The Manager of Talent Acquisition is responsible for the development and implementation of all recruitment strategies for the Company to align with and support the achievement of the company’s goals and objectives. This position provides oversight for the execution of interviewing and selection as well as the design and development of strategies that enable the proactive approach to continuous improvement of technology solutions, recruiter development, candidate experience, AVP, employment marketing and employment branding. Provide oversight for the recruiting COE, field recruiting and corporate recruiting teams.
Principal Duties
Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
We believe we can make life a little better every day – one smile, hoagie, or experience at a time. And there’s one secret ingredient that truly sets Wawa apart: Our Associates. At Wawa, you’ll be part of a caring team that’s dedicated to helping all of us fly high – together. We’re team players, day-brighteners, and go-getters: and we know that Wawa is a place where we can build skills to thrive and open doors to new career opportunities. We’re proud to be a part of a winning team of Associate owners who shape our success. We’re committed to helping our communities and one another at every turn, because we know that when we fly together, there’s no limit to how far we can go. Ready to be part of a team that helps you reach new heights? Join our flock and get ready to soar.
Job Description
Job Title: Manager of Talent Acquisition
Location: Corporate
Department: People Team
Job Summary
The Manager of Talent Acquisition is responsible for the development and implementation of all recruitment strategies for the Company to align with and support the achievement of the company’s goals and objectives. This position provides oversight for the execution of interviewing and selection as well as the design and development of strategies that enable the proactive approach to continuous improvement of technology solutions, recruiter development, candidate experience, AVP, employment marketing and employment branding. Provide oversight for the recruiting COE, field recruiting and corporate recruiting teams.
Principal Duties
- Develop the overall strategy for recruitment, including; selection of outsourcing vendors, development of internal processes and procedures, and refinement of employee branding concepts. Develop employment branding strategies to increase awareness as a great place to work to attract a talented, diverse pipeline of candidates and broaden our reach for attraction.
- Partner with leaders across the People Team to develop and continually refine the Associate Value Proposition (AVP) concepts.
- In partnership with the Associate Experience team, develop and refine candidate experience strategies to ensure best in class work, career and culture experience for our associates. Determine assessment and measurement strategy for continuous listening of the candidates voice.
- Lead the employment marketing strategies, to include social media campaigns, to grow employment brand awareness to application to achieve candidate pipeline strength while effectively leveraging employment advertising budget.
- Lead the development and continued enhancement of a positive candidate experience to ensure the process is efficient, easy to navigate and provides a favorable first impression of the Company by reflecting our culture and values.
- Manage the selection process by working across both the Recruiting COE as well as team of recruiters to drive accountability toward KPI’s.
- Leverage data-driven insights to inform recruitment strategies, forecast hiring needs and track performance against KPIs.Lead the organizational strategy of developing a deep and diverse pipeline of talent through utilization of varied recruitment sources including campus recruiting, external organizations and networks and ongoing candidate sourcing.
- Oversee a team of field recruiters within specific regions for the hiring of store operations management positions. Tailor recruitment efforts to local/regional needs, such as high volume retail hiring. Focus on consistent execution of streamlined processes and monitor recruiter effectiveness.
- Oversee a team of recruiters who support the corporate office in recruiting and hiring for all non-retail positions. Manage the recruiting life cycle for all corporate roles, ensuring that hiring practices are efficient and aligned with the needs of the business. Monitor recruiter effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain relationship with external sourcing firms to ensure preparedness to utilize for hard to staff positions to achieve the most effective sourcing, evaluation, and selection of qualified and diverse talent. Negotiate contracts with sourcing firms to achieve favorable terms and rates.
- Create and manage the recruiting and advertising budgets and the overall recruiting department administration accounts. Report to management to ensure budgetary compliance.
- Provide overall direction and support for team and monitor and assess individual work in accordance with high standards of excellence. Provide feedback, coaching, support, opportunities for development, complete performance appraisals, take corrective action when appropriate, and participate in hiring decisions.
- Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization both orally and in writing
- Highly developed consultation, facilitation, project management and presentation skills
- Analyze information and effectively propose solutions
- Exceptional relationship building and leadership skills. Proven ability to build consensus, develop strong relationships at all levels within an organization
- Handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Work independently
- Organize and plan projects in a timely and efficient manner
- Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork
- High degree of professionalism and confidentiality
- Some travel and overnight stays required
- Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline preferred; advanced degree a plus
- Minimum 7 years of talent acquisition experience with at least 5 years of experience leading talent acquisition strategy including technology, insights and reporting, employer branding and employment marketing
- Previous experience in Human Resource Management and/or Area Management preferred
- Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
