Field Talent & Training Manager
Victra - Verizon Authorized Retailer · Hilo, HI · 2 wk ago
Human ResourcesFull-time
Talent Acquisition
- Act as a brand ambassador for Victra and champion a consistent, positive candidate experience at every touchpoint.
- Sources qualified candidates through Boolean search, social media, cold outreach, career fairs, employee referrals, college partnerships, and other creative methods.
- Thoroughly pre-screen resumes and vet job applicants to ensure they meet the candidate profile.
- Conducts full-cycle recruiting including phone screens, in-person and virtual interviews, and full hiring and onboarding cycle.
- Builds and maintains a robust network of high-potential candidates in anticipation of ongoing hiring needs.
- Collaborates regularly with hiring managers and field leadership to review candidate pipelines and proactively manage open requisitions.
- Coaches and trains hiring managers on best interview practices, candidate assessment, and selection — helping them become experts in talent management.
- Participates in and travels to on-site hiring events and career fairs within assigned territory.
- Understands how to improve recruitment metrics and achieve benchmarks set for time-to-fill, source of hire, and manager satisfaction.
- Raises the bar. Understands the difference between good and great candidates and advises hiring managers to reduce turnover.
- Performs all other recruiting and talent-related duties as requested.
Training & Development
- Designs, facilitates, and delivers engaging onboarding, operational, and product training programs for new hires and existing store teams through in-person sessions, virtual classrooms, and field workshops.
- PARTNERs with field leadership and the Store Support Center to ensure training initiatives align with business goals and performance expectations.
- Supports change initiatives by translating new processes, tools, and programs into effective, field-ready training solutions.
- Provides coaching and facilitation guidance to store leaders and managers using established organizational development tools and methods.
- Develops and maintains scorecards to measure new hire readiness and training effectiveness across your territory.
- Evaluates training effectiveness using defined metrics including performance, engagement, training completion, and attrition, and adjusts programs accordingly.
- Promotes inclusive training practices and leverages diverse team strengths.
- Executes multiple training initiatives simultaneously with strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Adult learning principles
- Facilitation and presentation techniques
- Instructional design fundamentals
- Boolean search and creative sourcing strategies
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Clear, confident communication
- Adaptable and agile in a fast-paced environment
Competencies & Qualifications
- Minimum 2–4 years of high-volume, multi-state, full-cycle recruiting experience — ideally within retail, restaurant, or a field-based service environment.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in training, facilitation, or learning & development in a field or retail setting.
- Experience building and delivering onboarding and operational training programs; working knowledge of adult learning theory and the ADDIE model preferred.
- Working knowledge of an Applicant Tracking System (Paradox experience preferred); proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard sourcing platforms.
- Excellent email and oral communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Discipline and experience working with a remote or distributed workforce.
- Telecommunications or retail experience is strongly preferred.
- Must reside in Hawaii (required).
- Ability to travel up to 75% across assigned territory, including overnight travel for hiring events, store visits, and training sessions.