WHSmith North America has an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team in Las Vegas, NV!

The Talent Acquisition Partner implements and drives talent acquisition strategy and manages full-cycle recruitment on requisitions across all company functions. This role will partner with hiring managers and other key stakeholders to build road maps for recruiting critical positions, make sound hiring decisions and build a pipeline of strong, qualified candidates.

What You’ll Do

• Full-cycle recruitment of employees and temporary roles, inclusive of candidate sourcing through presentation of offer:
• Develop recruiting & sourcing plans for complex talent needs and high-level positions, identifying appropriate and effective external sources for candidates.
• Recruit for qualified candidates (internal/external and active/passive) via company career site, external job boards, social platforms.
• Develop and maintain connections with universities, alumni groups, teams and other organizations to identify and attract candidates.
• Help manage candidate clearances, assessments and reference verifications as needed.
• Manage the application/interview process for internal applicants.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system to ensure up to date and detailed candidate information is readily available.
• Present full offers to candidates and manage through related inquiries.
• Plan, develop, implement and constantly re-evaluate recruitment activities and performance based on defined goals, strategies, objectives and metrics.
• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with hiring managers and other key stakeholders. Work with each to understand job specifications, qualifications and skillsets needed for new roles.
• Partner with external resources/agencies to identify and recruit candidates when appropriate.
• In alignment with Talent Acquisition strategy, develop, implement and manage recruiting programs (i.e. internships, referral), collateral and branding to attract talent.
• Continuously up to date on recruiting trends and employment landscape. Identifies and makes recommendations of recruiting methods and strategies based on information.
• Maintain a solid level of industry knowledge, business initiatives and comprehensive understanding of competitive landscape.
• Promote an environment of excitement for all applicants and job candidates.

Compensation: $52,000 - 78,000

MORE REASONS TO JOIN THE WHSMITH NORTH AMERICA TEAM

• Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Time-Off Benefits including FTO and Holidays
• Growth opportunities and opportunities for career development
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Incredible Employee Discounts through our Discount Marketplace!

About WHSmith North America

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.

• Effective strategic thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in recruiting systems and tools. Knowledge of social media platforms, recruiting job boards and current recruiting trends
• Passion for finding talent and energized by candidate experience.
• Ability to source and place senior and niche candidates; significant experience identifying, screening, interviewing and closing technical candidates.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication and presentations skills
• Ability to understand, articulate and present Company’s culture and business initiatives.
• Ability to deliver results with little supervision, and to effectively manage multiple projects and candidates.
• Active cultivation and participation in a positive, teamwork environment.
• Local candidates only.  Hybrid work environment. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Requirements

• Frequent sitting
• Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
• Limited travel or overnight
• Occasional travel or overnight
• Frequent travel or overnight; including international
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
• Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Typically, indoors
• Typically, at a consistent temperature
• Lift 0-25 lbs.
• Use of fine motor hand functions