Lead, Talent Acquisition Recruiter

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking a Lead, Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join our Human Resources team in our Bethesda, MD office. As a full-cycle recruiter, you will be responsible for providing best-in-class experiences for both candidates and hiring managers from first point of contact through hiring.

You will be responsible for maintaining positive candidate experiences across both passive and active recruiting techniques, assess talent based on the needs of the business, and employ tailored staffing techniques to deliver top talent throughout the enterprise.

You will work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, build strong relationships while navigating talent needs, and support the broader HR team with processes and optimizations as needed. A successful team member will be passionate about people, driving operational efficiencies, creating impact, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. You will report to the Director, Talent Acquisition.

You will

• Support enterprise-wide talent acquisition recruitment
• Work with Internal Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and Hiring Managers to align talent attraction and pipeline strategies with business needs
• Review minimum qualifications and job profiles of each position and work with clients to identify and/or develop evaluation criteria
• Provide expert-level usage of selection, assessment tools, and screening
• Facilitate and effectively manage candidates throughout the interview process
• Manage candidate pipelines and ensure timely communication throughout the recruitment process
• Provide a positive and professional candidate experience from initial contact through the onboarding process
• Manage candidate lifecycle including coordinating interviews and assessments, communications and updates, and ensuring a smooth and efficient process for both candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain Workday applicant tracking system (ATS) data/reporting, ensuring accuracy and data integrity
• Support with initiatives that drive process improvement, building SOPs and system enhancements, and with guiding internal stakeholders
• Support special projects as needed

You will come with

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• 5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, with a focus on retail, corporate,, and executive staffing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with applicant tracking systems, Workday experience is preferred
• Ability to maintain an elevated level of discretion and confidentiality
• Experience in behavioral and/or competency-based interviewing and assessments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of social recruitment, experience in employer branding initiatives is preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Ability to influence without formal authority
• Knowledge of automated applicant/requisition tracking systems
• Comfortable navigating a decentralized, matrix organization

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous store discounts
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Disability & life insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• College tuition assistance
• Career development & product training
• Consumer classes
• & More!

Crafted for you

• We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company's success.
• It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing.
• That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program.

• Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation.
• Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience.
• The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
• Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply. The anticipated close date of this posting is 120 days from the posted date indicated above

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Range

$84,600.00 - $141,200.00 Annual