Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Manage the front-end recruitment process for Retail Sales Associate positions across Walmart locations nationwide.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, community outreach, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct resume reviews, phone screens, and initial candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications and cultural fit.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Present qualified candidates to field leadership and provide hiring recommendations.
• Extend employment offers and facilitate pre-employment requirements.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for high-turnover and hard-to-fill geographic markets.
• Develop recruitment strategies to support new store openings, expansion markets, and staffing initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with passive candidates for future opportunities.
• Track candidate activity and pipeline metrics within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate with Regional Managers, District Managers, and Executive Field Leadership to understand hiring needs and workforce planning requirements.
• Provide regular updates regarding candidate flow, hiring progress, market challenges, and staffing forecasts.
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and labor market trends.

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure timely communication with candidates regarding application status, interview scheduling, and hiring decisions.
• Act as a brand ambassador by promoting company culture, career opportunities, and employee value propositions.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and documentation in recruiting systems.
• Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, interview-to-hire ratios, and hiring goal attainment.
• Support hiring audits and compliance requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related communications field.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in retail, sales, wireless, or high-volume recruiting environments.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously; 80+ at a time.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms; Avature + ORC usage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting retail sales associates, wireless sales representatives, or customer-facing sales professionals.
• Experience supporting nationwide hiring initiatives.
• Familiarity with Walmart retail environments or big-box retail staffing.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques including LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook social recruiting, and referral programs.

Key Competencies

• High-Volume Hiring
• Talent Sourcing
• Relationship Building
• Candidate Assessment
• Workforce Planning
• Communication & Influence
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Time Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service Mindset
• Performance Expectations

Work Environment

• Office work environment with standard business hours; flexible Tues, Wed, & Thurs commute, with Mon & Fri remote.
• Occasional evening or weekend availability to support candidate interviews and hiring events.
• Ability to manage recruiting activity across multiple U.S. time zones.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and development opportunities

About Us

Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories. With 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are a people-first company, and we strive to ensure our team members enjoy their jobs, feel valued, and emulate our core beliefs – that’s why we frequently promote from within. We encourage our employees to innovate and expand new horizons, making internal development our cornerstone.

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