Talent Acquisition, Market Lead

Talent Acquisition Market Lead For Texas

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 experience.

The Impact You Will Make

• 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

Team Leadership

• 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

Stakeholder Collaboration

• 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

Process Excellence & Systems Management

• 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

Candidate Experience & Quality

• 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

What You Bring to the Table

• 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

Additional Requirements

• Travel required, Ability and willingness to travel to locations support business needs within multiple markets in Texas

Texas: $115,000-$122,000

New York: $128,000- $135,500

Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.

At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.

We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.