Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in helping maurices find, attract, and hire exceptional talent while serving as a trusted partner to leaders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 10-15 active requisitions at any given time, sometimes more & sometimes less, across a variety of corporate functions.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand business objectives, role requirements, and long-term talent needs.
• Led the recruitment process from kickoff through offer acceptance, ensuring a seamless and people-first candidate experience.
• Develop sourcing strategies that attract both active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to advise leaders on talent availability, compensation expectations, and hiring strategies.
• Support with identifying talent & coming up with recruitment strategies for critical field openings & district leader opportunities, as they come available.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders throughout the hiring process.
• Challenge assumptions, anticipate talent needs, and provide recommendations that support business objectives.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners to understand organizational priorities, succession needs, and workforce plans.
• Influence hiring decisions through data, talent insights, and market knowledge.
• Coordinate and manage the Corporate Internship Program from recruitment through onboarding and program execution.
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations to strengthen internship talent pipelines.
• Partner with leaders to create meaningful, engaging intern experiences.
• Facilitate intern events, networking opportunities, and program development activities.
• Support the development of field recruitment strategies and best practices.
• Partner with field HR and operational leaders to identify opportunities that improve talent attraction and hiring outcomes.
• Help pilot and implement new recruiting approaches, tools, and processes across the organization.
• Utilize Workday, Phenom, and other talent systems to manage recruiting workflows and maintain accurate candidate data.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and provide insights that drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve candidate experience, and increase hiring effectiveness.
• Stay current on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, and emerging talent practices.
• Support with LinkedIn recruitment & employment page.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Experience partnering directly with business leaders and influencing hiring decisions.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and building candidate pipelines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or Human Capital Management (HCM) platform.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience utilizing Workday Recruiting.
• Retail, consumer, or multi-location recruiting experience.
• Experience supporting internship, university recruiting, or early-career talent programs.
• Exposure to employment branding, recruitment marketing, or talent strategy initiatives.

Location

Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Pay Range

Annual Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

This position is eligible for an annual incentive compensation based on company performance.