Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition - Stores
About The Position
The Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition will be responsible for leading the TA strategy, operations, and execution with a focus on skills‑based hiring for new and existing store locations. They will oversee all recruiting activity, ensuring the organization meets workforce demands for rapid growth and expansion. This leader will drive TA planning, analytics, and process improvement, using data and market insights to shape how talent is sourced, assessed, and hired in partnership with our TA Director. They'll introduce innovative approaches, optimize tools and technology, and strengthen employment branding and candidate experience. The Sr. Manager will be responsible for leading and developing a remote Field TA team, promoting accountability, performance excellence, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong partnership with HR Business Partners, Operations, and cross‑functional leaders, along with the confidence to influence decisions and respectfully challenge assumptions when needed. Additionally, this person will ensure effective use of Workday Recruiting, Phenom, recruitment marketing, and vendor partnerships while supporting onboarding strategies that drive early engagement and retention. Ultimately, this leader serves as the steward of enterprise talent acquisition, ensuring the organization has the workforce needed to grow and perform. We are open to this person working primarily remote, with periodic travel to the Home Office in Manchester, CT and other locations as needed. At Bob’s Discount Furniture, success in this role is driven by leadership capability, analytical thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to build scalable, skills-based hiring solutions. If you enjoy influencing strategy, developing people, and improving how organizations attract and hire talent, this role offers meaningful impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience across diverse role types (field, management, corporate, high-volume)
- 8+ years of people leadership experience with demonstrated success developing high-performing teams
- Strong experience partnering cross-functionally with senior leaders and HR stakeholders
- Strong strategic thinking capability, with the ability to anticipate workforce needs, assess trade-offs, and design forward-looking talent solutions aligned to enterprise growth
- Advanced knowledge of ATS/HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and recruiting technology
- Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to build reports/dashboards, interpret funnel analytics, and make data-driven decisions (Power BI experience preferred)
- Creative and innovative problem-solver—comfortable piloting new approaches, testing, and iterating quickly
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; executive presence with the ability to confidently push back and negotiate trade-offs when needed
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency, precision, and attention to detail in a fast-moving environment
- Curiosity, growth mindset, and openness to new ways of working and thinking
- Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and perspectives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Willingness to travel ~10–15% as needed
- Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with Bob’s
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
- Ability to travel approximately as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting retail, distribution, or multi-site organizations with high-volume hiring and store opening timelines
- Exposure to broader talent initiatives such as learning & development, performance management, and/or retention strategies
- Experience leading TA transformation, change management, or process redesign initiatives
- Power BI experience and/or process improvement certifications (Lean, Six Sigma)
Responsibilities
- Leading the TA strategy, operations, and execution with a focus on skills‑based hiring for new and existing store locations.
- Overseeing all recruiting activity, ensuring the organization meets workforce demands for rapid growth and expansion.
- Driving TA planning, analytics, and process improvement, using data and market insights to shape how talent is sourced, assessed, and hired in partnership with our TA Director.
- Introducing innovative approaches, optimize tools and technology, and strengthen employment branding and candidate experience.
- Leading and developing a remote Field TA team, promoting accountability, performance excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Partnering with HR Business Partners, Operations, and cross‑functional leaders, along with the confidence to influence decisions and respectfully challenge assumptions when needed.
- Ensuring effective use of Workday Recruiting, Phenom, recruitment marketing, and vendor partnerships while supporting onboarding strategies that drive early engagement and retention.
- Serving as the steward of enterprise talent acquisition, ensuring the organization has the workforce needed to grow and perform.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday!
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
- Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways
- Employee Discount starting on Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
