Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager (100% Remote but must be located in the Midwest)

**MUST HAVE experience recruiting hourly employees (retail/food service)

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Manager serves as a strategic business partner to regional leadership and Human Resources, responsible for designing and executing the overall recruiting plan for a defined region. This role develops targeted sourcing strategies to deliver the right quality and quantity of candidates for all hourly and management positions in a cafe-based retail environment. The Talent Acquisition Manager collaborates closely with operational leaders to understand staffing needs at the cafe and market level, and then builds and adjusts regional plans to meet evolving business demands.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leadership and Human Resources to evaluate regional, market, and staffing needs, prioritize hiring initiatives, and develop actionable recruiting plans.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies for hourly and management roles, adapting in real time to shifting business needs, labor markets, and competitive challenges.
• Monitor staffing levels and trends, providing consistent feedback, direction, and recommendations to Area Operating Partners and managers to proactively address hiring needs.
• Identify and diagnose high-need or “hot spot” cafes and recommend targeted recruiting solutions that deliver high-quality hiring results.
• Ensure a strong and continuous pipeline of qualified candidates by overseeing sourcing, screening, and interviewing processes, and by maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
• Partner with the broader Talent Acquisition team and Hourly Sourcing team to refine processes and create sourcing strategies that ensure adequate candidate flow across the region.
• Execute and champion process and program enhancements, supporting assigned special projects from initiation through completion.
• Actively participate in the rollout of new recruiting programs, tools, and processes to relevant stakeholders and audiences within the region.

Essential Skills

• 2–4 years of recruiting experience in a restaurant or retail environment.
• Proven experience developing and executing sourcing and recruitment strategies for hourly and management positions.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting processes, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of HR practices and applicable employment, labor, wage laws, and EEO regulations preferred.
• Workforce planning experience preferred.
• Experience with Workday ATS is a plus.

Work Environment

This role operates in a 100% remote work environment, providing flexibility while supporting a regionally focused retail business. The position relies heavily on virtual collaboration tools, Applicant Tracking Systems, and Candidate Relationship Management platforms to manage requisitions, candidate pipelines, and communication with hiring managers.

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $33.47 - $37.65/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.