Talent Acquisition Manager

Circle K - Pensacola, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Pensacola, FL

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Gulf Coast Talent Acquisition Manager position at Circle K is a pivotal role that focuses on sourcing and recruiting talent for Store Manager and Market Manager positions. This role also encompasses providing staffing and talent development analytics at the store staff level. The successful candidate will serve as the administrator for the Gulf Coast Career Mobility and Diversity & Inclusion plans, ensuring that the company attracts a diverse pool of candidates and supports their career growth within the organization. In this position, the Talent Acquisition Manager will engage in college recruiting through the Gulf Coast College to Convenience Program, assessing the hiring needs for Store Managers by collaborating closely with Regional Directors and District Managers. This includes sourcing candidates from junior college programs, reviewing applications, and following up with Regional Directors on hiring decisions. The manager will also oversee the Store Manager 9-Box results and succession planning, connecting with Managers in Training (MITs) to ensure a robust pipeline of future leaders. The role requires a thorough review and analysis of weekly staffing and labor reports, providing updates to the Human Resources Director. Participation in weekly meetings with Regional Directors, District Managers, and Regional Recruiters is essential to identify high turnover stores, develop staffing plans, and ensure the integrity of payroll labor hours usage against the Legion program. The manager will also provide monthly Power BI turnover and retention reports to field leaders, linking store, market, and regional performance with Human Resources initiatives. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Manager will assist with the onboarding process for new employees and facilitate meet-and-greet sessions for new hires. Coordination with the Brand Manager to engage in community outreach will also be a key responsibility, promoting Circle K as the employer of choice in the communities served.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and recruiting for Store Manager and Market Manager talent.
• Administer the Gulf Coast Career Mobility and Diversity & Inclusion plans.
• Engage in college recruiting for the Gulf Coast College to Convenience Program.
• Assess Store Manager hiring needs by collaborating with Regional Directors and District Managers.
• Manage Store Manager 9-Box results and succession planning connecting to MITs in training.
• Oversee Store Assistant training certifications and assist in identifying candidates for promotion into the MIT Program.
• Review and analyze weekly staffing and labor reporting, providing updates to HRD.
• Participate in weekly meetings with Regional Directors, District Managers, and Regional Recruiters to address staffing gaps.
• Provide monthly Power BI turnover and retention reporting to field leaders.
• Assist with Workday onboarding of new employees as needed.
• Facilitate new employee Director Meet & Greet sessions as a backup to the HR Generalist.
• Coordinate with the Brand Manager for community engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources preferred.
• A minimum of two years' experience in retail sourcing and recruiting, preferably in the convenience store industry.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource functions and roles.
• Proficient working knowledge of Workday.
• Ability to flex and adapt to schedule and job task redirection.
• Strong independent work ethic and ability to generate ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage interruptions.
• Strong data processing skills including gathering, assessing, analyzing, organizing, auditing, and verifying data.
• Solid skillset in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.