Manager - Talent Acquisition, Field

About Grocery Outlet

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
• Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

About the Team:
Our HR team's mission is to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a diverse, productive, and passionate workforce that will successfully grow our business. Our team takes pride in backing the company's most valuable resources- its people. We strive to ensure we create a safe, inclusive, and fulfilling work environment. Our passion for people is manifested through our unbiased and diplomatic nature. Successful members of our team are motivated to improve our efficiency and effectiveness, maintain our company culture, and successfully communicate with all levels and departments.

About The Role
As the
Manager, Talent Acquisition (Field)
you will play a critical role in bringing our brand to life through people. You will partner closely with Store Operations and the field HR Manager to develop and execute the talent acquisition strategy for new store openings in an assigned market. You will oversee all hiring efforts for Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, and hourly store staff, ensuring each location is staffed with exceptional talent who embody our company's mission and values. You are a passionate and driven recruiting professional with a strong understanding of the retail landscape. You balance strategic thinking with action, can pivot quickly, and take ownership in ensuring every new store opens with a great team.

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic planning with hands-on execution — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and takes pride in building high-performing teams from the ground up. The Manager, Talent Acquisition (Field) will report to the Sr. Director, Talent Management.

This is a contract role and is based in Virginia, candidates should be within commuting distance of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk and/or Virginia Beach.
Responsibilities Include

• Develop and execute the end-to-end hiring strategy for new store openings within the assigned market, ensuring timely and high-quality hires across all roles.
• Partner with Field Leadership and HR Manager to forecast staffing needs, understand labor markets, and build sourcing plans that align with business timelines.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, and hourly store employees — including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key roles, leveraging community partnerships, job fairs, employee referrals, and digital channels to attract strong candidates.
• Coach and support hiring leaders on best-in-class hiring practices, interview techniques, and selection decisions.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience) and adjust strategies as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Training, and Operations teams to align recruiting timelines with store opening milestones.
• Ensure compliance with all hiring policies, procedures, and employment laws.

About The Pay

• Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 Annually
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in field or high-volume retail recruiting, including leadership or market-level roles.
• Proven success hiring for multi-unit retail or store opening environments.
• Strong business acumen and ability to partner with cross-functional and field leadership.
• Highly organized with strong planning skills
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms.
• Process and solution oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to effectively analyze and make decisions using data
• A self-starter who takes initiative, can work independently, and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills are required, as well as being an active listener and a team player
• Thrives in a results-oriented, fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient in MS Office with a focus on PowerPoint & Excel
• Experience using project management software preferred

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