Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Staples Promotional Products

. Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt U.S.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, assessment, and offer negotiation, while leveraging data-driven insights to enhance hiring outcomes. Proficient in building diverse talent pipelines and collaborating with business leaders to align recruiting strategies with organizational needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingTalent AcquisitionApplicant Tracking SystemsRecruiting MetricsNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Talent SourcingWorkforce PlanningRecruiting ComplianceEmployment Law KnowledgeData Management

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingClear CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAI-Powered Recruiting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in Human ResourcesBusiness AdministrationOrganizational Psychology

Industry Keywords

Recruiting StrategiesDiverse PipelinesCandidate ExperienceHigh-Volume HiringTalent Market Analytics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt U.S. Retail roles, from intake and sourcing through assessment, hiring recommendations, and offer acceptance
Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce needs, define role requirements, anticipate talent gaps, and develop recruiting strategies
Build diverse pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles through targeted sourcing, employer branding, career events, and talent programs
Advise leaders using labor market trends, talent availability, recruiting metrics, and candidate insights to improve hiring decisions, time-to-fill, and candidate experience
Collaborate with Human Resources and Compensation on offer development and negotiations
Maintain accurate applicant tracking, compliance, and recruiting records
Serve as a recruiting subject matter expert by coaching partners, leading projects, and driving process and technology improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
6+ years of progressively responsible talent acquisition, recruiting, sourcing, workforce planning, or related Human Resources experience
Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and partnering directly with hiring managers and business leaders
Demonstrated success developing pipelines and filling difficult-to-source positions
Experience using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter or similar sourcing platforms, and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of employment law, recruiting compliance, and hiring best practices
Experience maintaining accurate recruiting data
Experience using recruiting metrics to improve outcomes
Experience negotiating employment offers to influence successful hires
Preferred: experience supporting high-volume and exempt hiring across corporate, technology, supply chain, sales, finance, or specialized professional roles
Preferred: experience with talent market analytics, workforce planning, candidate relationship management platforms, process improvement, project leadership, or recruiter mentoring
Preferred: experience applying AI-powered recruiting tools, including Microsoft Copilot
Ability to connect recruiting priorities to workforce and business needs
Strong consultation, relationship-building, and influencing skills
Clear, confident communication skills
Data-driven, practical problem-solving approach
Sound judgment and strong attention to detail
Adaptability, resilience, professional integrity, and collaborative, customer-focused service commitment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus plan
Generous paid time off, including one Floating Holiday each year
Flexible work arrangements, including flexible work hours
401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Optional benefits
Associate store discount
Discounts on mobile plans and movie tickets
Potential eligibility for bonuses or other variable compensation