Director, Pharmacy Talent Acquisition

Walgreens Co.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Co. in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Director of Pharmacy Talent Acquisition to build a team and shape strategies for attracting pharmacy talent across the enterprise, partnering with executive leaders to align with workforce priorities and turn hiring needs into actionable plans.

You will guide major recruiting efforts, bring creativity to difficult talent markets, strengthen pipelines, and drive equitable hiring outcomes through consistent practices and transparent communication with

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of related experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in talent acquisition planning for complex hiring needs.
• At least 8 years of experience with recruitment funnel analysis across multiple hiring populations.
• At least 8 years of experience influencing senior leaders on talent acquisition priorities.
• At least 8 years of experience managing financial performance and outcomes for a function, including financial decision-making and resource allocation.
• At least 8 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Travel may be required up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Allocates recruitment resources across hiring programs based on projected demand.
• Directs candidate pipeline development for difficult-to-fill roles.
• Establishes selection standards for consistent applicant evaluation.
• Shapes employment branding messages for prospective candidates.
• Improves candidate communication at key stages of the hiring process.
• Uses hiring funnel metrics to refine recruitment processes.
• Reviews recruitment practices for equitable treatment and compliance with employment requirements.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Executive stakeholder

Funnel analytics

Financial management

MS Office

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Help build the future of Pharmacy Talent Acquisition across the Walgreens enterprise. In this highly visible Director role, you’ll build a team and shape new approaches for attracting pharmacy talent across the organization, partnering with executive leaders to understand enterprise workforce priorities and turn challenging hiring needs into actionable recruiting strategies. You’ll bring creativity to difficult talent markets, strengthen talent pipelines, and guide major recruiting efforts while building confidence in hiring outcomes through consistent and equitable practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Allocates recruitment resources across hiring programs based on projected demand.
• Directs candidate pipeline development for difficult-to-fill roles.
• Establishes selection standards for consistent applicant evaluation.
• Shapes employment branding messages for prospective candidates.
• Improves candidate communication at key stages of the hiring process.
• Uses hiring funnel metrics to refine recruitment processes.
• Reviews recruitment practices for equitable treatment and compliance with employment requirements.
• About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 12 years of related experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in talent acquisition planning for complex hiring needs.
• At least 8 years of experience with recruitment funnel analysis across multiple hiring populations.
• At least 8 years of experience influencing senior leaders on talent acquisition priorities.
• At least 8 years of experience managing financial performance and outcomes for a function, including financial decision-making and resource allocation.
• At least 8 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Travel may be required up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading talent acquisition teams supporting complex, high-volume, or difficult-to-fill healthcare recruiting needs.
• Experience recruiting pharmacists, pharmacy professionals, or other licensed healthcare or clinical talent.
• Experience leading and developing large recruiting teams, including coaching leaders and recruiters and driving accountability for hiring outcomes.
• Experience partnering with executive and senior business leaders to develop recruiting strategies, influence talent decisions, and lead strategic talent acquisition discussions.
• Demonstrated executive presence and presentation skills, with experience developing and presenting recruiting insights, recommendations, and talent strategies to executive audiences.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

Salary Range: $150000 - $240625 / Salaried