Staples Hiring for Lead Talent Acquisition- Inclusion and Diversity, Remote at United States Full Time

The Talent Acquisition Lead: Inclusion, Diversity and University, will oversee the university recruiting and rotational program recruiting. They will create relationships with organizations and colleges/universities with a focus on inclusion and diversity. They will providing guidance on specific recruiting plans for positions as well as problem solving on the day to day challenges that arise. The TA Lead will mentor and develop their team, focusing on building capabilities and enhancing knowledge on the latest talent trends and tools that supporting hiring for interns and entry level programs. The TA Lead will work closely with Staples leaders, building partnerships and providing ongoing consultation related to their open positions with a focus on creating an inclusive environment. The Lead will also have an ongoing hands-on role in the recruitment for our interns, co-ops and rotational programs.

How you’ll make an impact (Knowledge and Skills):
Recruiting Expert: Subject matter expert in all aspects of recruiting including campus recruiting, sourcing, marketing, career fairs, systems, tools, processes. You know where to find the talent for each role and proactively seek new ideas and innovative approaches for acquiring talent. You help develop and support a diverse pipeline of candidates.

Process Focused: Set expectations with hiring managers and actively drives hiring process. Create behavioral based interview guides specific to roles. You seek out and leverage new, emerging technologies to maximize efficiency and effectiveness

Strong Communications: Proven ability to effectively partner and communicate with individuals across the business. Effective in a variety of communication settings or among diverse styles and position levels. Provide regular updates to leaders within the function regarding recruiting metrics and market conditions to drive collaborative solutions to acquire talent.

Problem Solving: Diagnoses inefficiencies and problems and takes corrective actions by using rigorous methods and a collaborative approach to solve them, going beyond the obvious. Proactively anticipates potential problems. Results oriented and consistently persists in the face of challenges. Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

Drive for Results: Holds team accountable for performance measured both quantitatively and qualitatively. Utilize data to identify recruiting obstacles and assist team in building plans for areas of concern. Drive an efficient recruiting life cycle, focusing on metrics to streamline and improve processes

Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of Recruiting experience

1+ year of university recruiting experience

Experience working with diversity organizations to help build inclusive teams

Understanding of current employment laws including OFCCP’s guidelines for fair hiring practices

Solid understanding and demonstrated use of an ATS and Recruitment Marketing

Prior experience using Microsoft Excel to build reports and analyze data

Prior experience in a mentoring or managing capacity

Strong communication skills (both written and oral)

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience working with AI/Chatbot for recruitment (auto scheduling, pre-screening)

Compensation: Minimum base salary $71,000 plus bonus opportunity, based on experiance

Interested in joining the team? Check out our perks and benefits !

Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.