Talent Acquisition, Market Lead

Wonder

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Market Lead for Texas is a critical field-facing leader responsible for building and scaling salaried talent pipelines to support rapid new market expansion. This role owns end-to-end recruitment strategy and execution for salaried field positions across the Texas region, ensuring that each new location is staffed with high-quality leaders aligned to operational timelines. This individual will partner closely with the Market Directors, Operations, Field Marketing, and Training teams to deliver a seamless hiring and onboarding experience while maintaining a high bar for candidate quality and candidate experience.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on salaried or field leadership hiring
Experience supporting high-growth, multi-unit, or new market expansion environments (restaurant, retail, or hospitality preferred)
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing recruiters or recruiting teams
Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
Familiarity with ATS systems (experience with Paradox preferred)
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong execution skills
Strong collaborator who builds trust with cross-functional partners
Results-driven with a focus on both speed and quality of hire
Committed to delivering an exceptional candidate experience
Travel required, Ability and willingness to travel to locations support business needs within multiple markets in Texas

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for all salaried field roles across the Texas market
Align hiring plans to new store opening timelines, ensuring roles are opened, tracked, and filled in advance of operational readiness
Partner with Senior Leadership and Stakeholders to understand evolving talent needs and proactively build pipelines
Track all upcoming new store openings and backwards plan hiring milestones
Ensure all salaried roles are filled in alignment with construction, training, and launch schedules
Maintain accurate visibility into hiring progress and risks
Oversee and manage recruiters (contract and full-time) supporting salaried hiring in Texas
Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and ensure consistency in recruiting standards and candidate experience
Provide coaching and direction to ensure high productivity and quality of hire
Partner cross-functionally with Field Marketing for employer brand and candidate attraction strategies
Partner with Area Training Partners to coordinate onboarding and orientation logistics
Partner closely with Operations leadership to proactively align on hiring needs tied to new store openings, ramp timelines, and ongoing staffing gaps
Drive a seamless, end-to-end candidate experience by managing the transition from interview through offer, hiring, and orientation.
Establish and lead weekly touchpoints with Operations Leaders to maintain strong alignment on staffing levels, hiring progress, and evolving workforce needs
Utilize the Paradox applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines, communications, and hiring workflows
Ensure adherence to recruiting SOPs and standardized processes
Maintain and update internal development dashboards to reflect accurate hiring status and new hire data
Champion a best-in-class candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance
Ensure timely communication, strong follow-through, and a high-touch approach
Monitor recruiting metrics and continuously improve processes to enhance speed and quality