Director, Talent Acquisition

Overview

The Director, Talent Acquisition will lead how Fleet Feet attracts, hires, and grows great people across our stores, distribution center, and corporate teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Workforce Planning & Partnership
• Partner with VP, Human Resources, HR leadership, and business leaders to develop forward-looking workforce plans aligned to business growth and market trends
• Partner with HR and business leaders to strengthen internal mobility and career pathway strategies
• Anticipate talent needs by analyzing labor market data, industry trends, and internal workforce insights
• Advise leadership on talent availability and hiring strategies to enable business goals
• Translate business strategy into scalable, proactive recruiting plans across retail and corporate functions
• Communicate effectively by understanding the business and audiences and proactively sharing clear, timely information to build alignment and trust across teams
• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Employer Brand
• Define and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that strengthens Fleet Feet’s position as an employer of choice
• Lead employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality, diverse talent across multiple channels
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships (community, university, industry) to develop talent pipelines
• Oversee innovative sourcing strategies that are proactive, data-driven, and aligned with future workforce needs
• Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Lead, develop, and inspire the Talent Acquisition team, setting clear vision, goals, and performance expectations
• Lead team with their continued capability in strategic sourcing, consultative partnership, and inclusive hiring practices
• Coach hiring managers and leaders across the organization to elevate interviewing and selection effectiveness
• Foster a culture of accountability and ownership, continuous improvement, and exceptional service delivery
• Hiring, Onboarding & Experience
• Ensure a seamless, high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience from sourcing through onboarding
• Oversee offer processes, ensuring alignment with compensation strategy and internal equity
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver effective onboarding experiences that drive early engagement and retention
• Data, Insights & Innovation
• Leverage data to inform decision-making and continuously improve hiring outcomes
• Provide regular insights and reporting to leadership on talent trends, risks, and opportunities
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to evolve the TA function
• Evaluate and implement emerging recruiting technologies, AI-enabled sourcing tools, and automation strategies that improve efficiency
• Identify and implement innovative tools and strategies to enhance recruiting effectiveness and scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including team leadership
• Proven experience developing and executing talent strategies in a high-growth, fast paced, multi-location environment, retail preferred
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership
• Demonstrated success in building employer brand and proactive talent pipelines
• Experience leading inclusive recruiting strategies and diversity-focused initiatives
• Expertise in recruiting technologies, systems, and data analytics
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in leading organizational change initiatives

Benefits

• Roadmap to Success
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, and more
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting (available to part- and full-time employees age 21+ at company-owned stores)
• Training and advancement opportunities across the Fleet Feet brand
• Professional development programs, including mentorship, employee resource groups, and monthly learning sessions
• Community involvement and service initiatives supporting local engagement
• Discounts on training programs and products
• Belonging & Inclusion
• Supportive, passionate teammates who live the mission every day
• Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations
• Utilization of E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process