Talent Acquisition Partner

Belk • Charlotte, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment for the stores organization. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead, this role serves as a strategic recruiting partner for exempt management roles. The Talent Acquisition Partner collaborates closely with store leaders and HR partners to identify, attract, and hire top management talent while delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting exempt and management-level positions.
• Experience partnering directly with business leaders and hiring managers.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and recruiting passive candidates.
• Strong consultative and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive hiring decisions.
• Strong sourcing expertise and knowledge of talent market trends.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and project management skills.
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience.

Nice To Haves

• Retail, store operations, or multi-site recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for leadership and management positions.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for exempt management positions below Assistant Store Manager across the Stores organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, position requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-quality management talent.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviewing, assessment, and selection activities to evaluate skills and experience.
• Present qualified candidates and provide recommendations based on talent assessments and business needs.
• Facilitate offer development, negotiation, and acceptance processes in partnership with HR and business leaders.
• Conduct or attend regular touch base meetings with HR and business leaders
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future management hiring needs.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing channels, including networking, referrals, job boards, social media, and direct sourcing techniques.
• Develop targeted recruitment campaigns to address hard-to-fill and high-priority roles.
• Foster relationships with passive candidates and external talent networks.
• Deliver a positive, professional, and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure timely communication and effective management of candidate expectations.
• Drive consistency, compliance, and efficiency across recruiting processes.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system.

Benefits

• access to all the tools and resources necessary to be effective in your job
• opportunities to meet with Belk´s senior most leaders
• opportunities to make huge impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level