Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

Panera Bread

3d•$119,634 - $143,561•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition will lead, develop, and execute a forward‑thinking recruiting strategy that attracts a diverse, high‑quality pipeline of internal and external talent. This leader will play a critical role in shaping and owning the Talent Acquisition strategy during a period of significant business transformation, ensuring the organization is positioned to meet both current and future hiring needs. This role requires a hands‑on recruiter, a strategic thinker, and an exceptional relationship builder who can influence executives, drive process improvements, and thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate brings high levels of curiosity, energy, professionalism, flexibility, and comfort with ambiguity.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent
8 or more years recruiting experience in a corporate recruiting function
Two or more years people management in a recruiting or HR function
Proficiency in MS Office, Internet Recruiting and Applicant Tracking System technology
Excellent organizational and communication (written & verbal) skills
Working knowledge of current employment laws and EEOC guidelines
Proven relationship building, critical thinking and influencing skills
Demonstrated success operating in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and high ambiguity.
Superior organizational, prioritization and time management skills
High levels of professionalism, flexibility, and curiosity.
Strong vendor management skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for full-cycle recruiting and proactive development of candidate pipelines for specified disciplines.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and candidate experience.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, HR partners, and business leaders, providing insights on talent trends, market conditions, and workforce planning.
Partner with Talent Acquisition Operations on the development and the reporting of talent acquisition metrics.
Develop, implement, and train on the best-in-class talent sourcing methodologies and tools.
Build strong, influential relationships with senior leaders, hiring managers, and cross‑functional partners.
Represent the TA function with professionalism, confidence, and executive presence.
Build capabilities within the Talent Acquisition function and provide day to day management, coaching and development of team.
Seek and implement talent acquisition industry best practices.
Develop and execute a multi-source approach that ensure the development of diverse pools of talent for the organization.
Organize recruiting plans for various roles and manage recruiting resources to deliver consistent and timely results.
Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders in developing and engaging workforce forecasting that will allow the Talent Acquisition team to develop recruiting strategies and source candidates proactively.
Partner with Human Resource Business Partners to assist in meeting the people needs with their function.
Build relationships with vendors; national, regional, and local organizations and associations, as needed.
Manage internal applicant tracking system and online recruiting sources to identify talent for open requisitions.
Ensure full utilization of Talent Acquisition tools and technologies.
Navigate ambiguity with confidence and flexibility, adapting quickly to shifting business needs.
Manage miscellaneous projects as assigned.