Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition ManagerSendik's Food Markets: Join a Century of Excellence. Sendik's Food Markets is far more than a grocery store—we are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of providing "only the best." With our 2026 Centennial Anniversary marking a century of excellence, we seek passionate individuals eager to join a team defined by exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride. We currently operate 17 store locations across Southeastern Wisconsin.At Sendik's we blend the warmth of a local grocer with the energy and nimbleness of a fast-paced, innovative retail environment. We empower our associates to become experts, fostering a culture where every single person contributes to our signature, award-winning customer experience.If you are looking for a career where your passion for service and hard work lead to genuine growth and make a tangible impact right in your community, you belong at Sendik's.Job SummaryThe Talent Acquisition Manager leads Sendik's overall recruitment operations, sourcing strategies, and selection processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role guides and empowers a team of recruiters to meet store-level and Support Center hiring goals during periods of steady operation and rapid growth.As a strategic yet hands-on partner, the Talent Acquisition Manager works closely with Store Directors, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and operational leadership to build creative candidate pipelines, optimize talent technology, reduce time-to-fill, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.Duties/ResponsibilitiesServe as a true hands-on recruiting manager, maintaining an active requisition load focused on key leadership, high-priority store positions, and Support Center roles.Proactively build and cultivate talent pipelines to strengthen Sendik's leadership bench for current operational needs and future store growth.Develop and execute data-driven recruiting strategies to attract high-caliber candidates across retail, skilled trades, and management.Drive innovative sourcing campaigns, community partnerships, local events, and social media channels to engage active and passive talent pools.Team Leadership & Operational OversightLead, mentor, and coach the Talent Acquisition team, fostering a continuous improvement mindset and establishing clear accountabilities.Oversee recruitment processes, compliance standards (State & Federal regulations), and administrative workflows to maintain high operational accuracy.Serve as a subject matter expert in behavioral-based interviewing, selection methodologies, and competitive offer creation.Metrics, Analytics & Process OptimizationAnalyze recruitment metrics—including time-to-fill, candidate conversion rates, sourcing channel ROI, referral participation (BEEP), and hiring manager satisfaction—to refine recruitment workflows.Optimize Applicant Tracking System (ATS) utilization, candidate relationship management (CRM) tools, and emerging AI/recruitment technologies.Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to maintain candidate experience standards.Cross-Functional Partnership & Culture AlignmentMaintain consultative relationships with Store Directors, Operations, Leadership and HRBPs to align talent acquisition strategy with internal mobility, succession planning, and leadership development goals.Partner with HR operations to ensure smooth handoffs between selection, offer acceptance, payroll setup, and new associate onboarding.Model Sendik's core values and culture, ensuring "The Sendik's Difference" is reflected in every candidate and team interaction.Complete other miscellaneous duties as assigned.Assist in the stores during peak holiday seasons as needed.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field requiredMinimum of 6 years of full-lifecycle talent acquisition experience in high-volume retail, grocery, hospitality, or multi-unit environments.Proven experience carrying an active requisition workload while simultaneously leading, mentoring, and developing a team of recruiters.Demonstrated success in proactively sourcing, recruiting, and building pipelines for leadership and key talent positions.Advanced proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms, and candidate sourcing databases. Experience with Phenom (ATS/CRM) strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to leverage data, recruitment metrics, and workforce analytics to influence leadership decisions and improve process efficiency.Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.Proactive, highly organized, adaptable, and passionate about culture-first recruitingExcellent attention to detailExcellent time management, prioritization and organization skillsAbility to work at a fast paced and efficient manner, adapting to changes to meet deadlinesStrong sense of team – ability to anticipate the needs of the teamAbility to lift a maximum of 50 lbs