Manager, Recruiting - Early Talent (Brentwood, TN, US, 37027)

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Overall Job Summary

The position is responsible for developing the comprehensive strategy for attracting, retaining, and developing Early Career Programs and Campus Recruiting. This individual will direct and lead the campus recruiting team responsible for hiring for both our Store Support Center functions and our Distribution Center locations. This role extends its influence to support the recruitment, hiring, programming, and placement of all Tractor Supply rotational development programs. This individual oversees regional recruitment events and partnerships, strategically participating in high impact events that help enhance the Tractor Supply program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

  • Designs the Early Talent strategy tied to talent organizational needs and areas of growth and expansion.
  • Leads Early Talent campus recruiting team to deliver and execute on early talent strategy through effective sourcing and recruitment practices.
  • Partner with business leaders to understand hiring needs and develop and implement a strategy that will proactively assist in achieving hiring goals.
  • Create, establish, and/or enhance the Corporate and Distribution Center Summer internship Programs. Assist in the facilitation of the growth of additional internship opportunities amongst additional functional areas/departments.
  • Create, establish, and/or enhance the merchandising, information technology, and supply chain rotation development programs. Ensure successful recruitment and program manager of all rotation development programs. Assist in facilitating the growth of additional programs amongst functional areas/departments.
  • Establish and maintain key metrics and KPIs associated with TSC’s early career programs. Regularly analyze and report on these metrics, providing insights to drive continuous improvement and effectiveness in program outcomes. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and use data-driven insights to refine and optimize early career initiatives.
  • Establish and manage early career budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to allocate resources effectively, optimizing the impact of early career programs within budget constraints.
  • Create a regular cadence of updates to business leaders & other key stakeholders in collaboration to enhance awareness and visibility of TSC early career programs
  • Participate in full-cycle campus recruiting to include the attraction, hiring, and retention of early talent professionals depending on hiring volume.
  • Travel to Colleges, Universities, and hiring locations as needed throughout the year; approximately 15-20%.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of work experience in HR with focus in Campus Recruitment

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Management. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Proven project management skills and the ability to independently manage multiple tasks within tight timeframes.
  • Ability to forge strong business relationships with internal and external partners
  • Work independently and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel and Power point.
  • Expertise with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) required

Working Conditions

  • Normal office working conditions
  • Travel as needed, approximately 20-30%

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting
  • Standing (not walking)
  • Walking
  • Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
  • Driving a vehicle
  • Reaching overhead
  • Lifting up to 20 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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