Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition – Stores

Overview

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a strategic and results-driven Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition – Stores to lead our store recruitment efforts across North America. This role will oversee a team of recruiters, responsible for different regions, and will play a critical role in shaping and executing talent acquisition strategies that attract top talent for our retail stores.The Sr. Manager will act as a trusted advisor to store leadership and HR partners, leveraging market intelligence and data-driven insights to influence hiring decisions. This individual will champion candidate experience excellence, continuously improve processes for scalability, and proactively build talent pipelines to meet current and future business.

• Market Travel * as needed and required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Sr. Regional Recruiters and additional TA team members to deliver best-in-class recruitment for store positions across North America.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing consultative guidance on talent strategies and market trends.
• Develop and execute strategic talent acquisition plans aligned with business objectives and store growth goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the hiring process.
• Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives within recruitment strategies to ensure a diverse candidate pool.
• Monitor and analyze recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source effectiveness, conversion rates) to optimize performance and report insights to leadership.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies leveraging social media, community partnerships, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure consistent candidate experience standards across all regions, fostering Foot Locker’s employer brand.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Continuously improve and scale recruitment processes for speed, quality, and candidate experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing multi-region teams.
• Proven success in high-volume retail recruitment and building scalable hiring strategies.
• Exceptional consultative and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of ATS systems, sourcing tools, and recruitment analytics.
• Ability to leverage data and market intelligence to inform talent strategies and decision-making.
• Experience improving and scaling recruiting operations and processes.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with a strategic mindset.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and leading diverse teams.

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $120000 - $150000 /yr. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below:

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups