Candidate Attraction Manager, Workforce Staffing , Candidate Attraction Manager, Workforce Staffing

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 138,400 - 187,300; Full time

Job summary

Amazon’s Workforce Staffing Candidate Attraction team seeks an experienced Candidate Attraction Manager to drive strategic talent acquisition initiatives across US operations. The role combines strategic thinking with execution, focusing on rapid response, partnerships, and global excellence, with emphasis on new site launches.

The position is seated in Seattle, WA with up to 50% travel. You will lead a team developing attraction strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of Amazon experience.
• Experience creating and executing talent acquisition strategies.
• Experience analyzing data to drive decisions.
• Experience contributing to high-quality, high-volume recruiting plans.
• Knowledge of compensation/total rewards, talent management, performance management, compliance, and organizational design.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic candidate attraction initiatives for US operations across sites.
• Lead a team responsible for launching new sites and ramp-ups.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with government, workforce agencies, and public sector organizations.
• Drive data-driven solutions to reduce cost-per-hire and improve candidate experience.
• Guide cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Public Policy, and Employee Relations.
• Manage risk identification and mitigation across diverse labor markets.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategies

Data-driven decisions

High-volume recruiting

Stakeholder management

Leadership influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Amazon’s mission is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company. The Workforce Staffing (WFS) Candidate Attraction team is seeking an experienced Candidate Attraction Manager to drive strategic talent acquisition initiatives across our US operations.

Role Overview

The Candidate Attraction Manager will oversee strategic candidate attraction initiatives for WFS US operations, supporting sites nationwide and contributing to our annual hiring goals. This role combines strategic thinking with operational execution across three core pillars: Rapid Response & Risk Prevention, Strategic Partnerships, and Global Center of Excellence, with a critical focus on New Site Launches. The manager will lead a team responsible for executing these initiatives and ensure strategies are effectively developed and implemented.

• Oversee team members responsible for developing and executing candidate attraction strategies that optimize labor costs and maintain consistent fill rates in volatile labor markets
• Lead team responsible for talent acquisition strategy for new site launches, ensuring successful ramp-up and operational readiness
• Manage team members who develop launch-specific attraction strategies tailored to local market conditions and unique sourcing needs
• Oversee rapid response initiatives to address short-notice labor planning challenges and emerging market needs
• Guide team responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with government officials, workforce agencies, and public sector organizations to support site expansion
• Serve as a key representative in critical stakeholder relationships across federal, state, and local levels
• Drive the development and scaling of best practices across US markets through team execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Business Management, Workforce Intelligence, Public Policy, Public Relations, and Employee Relations
• Oversee implementation of data-driven solutions to reduce cost-per-hire and improve candidate experience
• Lead team responsible for risk identification and mitigation strategies across diverse labor markets
• Manage team members overseeing the referral program and other candidate attraction initiatives

About the Team

The Workforce Staffing Candidate Attraction team is a skilled, customer-obsessed recruiting team that owns candidate sourcing strategies across multiple locations for entry-level warehouse and fulfillment associate roles.

We are looking for an exceptional Candidate Attraction Manager to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence for this fast-paced team.

This role is seated in Seattle, WA with up to 50% travel required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Experience creating and executing effective talent acquisition strategies
• Experience in analyzing data to drive decisions
• Experience contributing to the creation and implementation of high-quality, high-volume recruiting plans
• Knowledge of compensation/total rewards, talent management, performance management, compliance, and organization design and development
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Experience in public policy and government relations
• Experience leading across multiple locales
• Knowledge of labor market dynamics, sourcing strategies, and candidate attraction methodologies
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable strategies

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle – 138,400.00 – 187,300.00 USD annually