Manager of Talent Acquisition

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Career growth & development

Associate discount 20%

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead recruiting across the Store Support Center, field leadership, and distribution centers. You will partner with the executive team and hiring managers to refine employer branding, streamline processes, and manage a high-volume, fast-growth recruiting pace.

This role requires building talent pipelines, maintaining accurate candidate reports, and guiding onboarding for new hires to ensure a positive

Qualifications

• 5 years of Talent Acquisition experience, retail preferred.
• Experience sourcing executive-level talent.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels and functions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with ATS and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead employment branding workstreams and refine Employee Value proposition.
• Manage high-volume recruiting for a fast-growth retailer.
• Collaborate with sourcing vendor partners to optimize investments.
• Own recruiting across corporate functions and senior retail/distribution roles.
• Partner with executives and hiring managers to fill vacancies and plan openings.
• Maintain candidate communications and onboarding coordination.
• Develop talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles; provide market intelligence.
• Manage corporate recruiting budget and reporting.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Communication

Presentation skills

MS Office

ATS

Tools

ATS

Job description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage after 30 days of employment.
• 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment
• Strong career growth & talent development culture
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits

Position Overview

The Manager of Talent Acquisition will lead the execution of Ollies recruitment across the Store Support Center and support upper leadership positions in the field and Distribution Centers. This position will be responsible for building internal relationships with the executive team and hiring managers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with SVP of HR and Marketing to lead employment branding workstreams and refinement of Employee Value proposition.
• Leverage efficient recruiting processes and practices to manage high volume of fast growth retailer.
• Collaborate with sourcing vendor partners to ensure optimization of investments and products.
• Own the recruiting practice to attract and hire key talent for roles across all corporate functions in the company and senior level retail and distribution center searches.
• Partner with Executive Team, Hiring Managers, and SVP of Human Resources to identify and fill vacancies and plan for future openings.
• Maintain communication with candidates to keep them informed at each stage of the interview process ensuring a positive candidate experience and build reputational value in the field for Ollies.
• Discover and research original sources to identify talent (job fairs, colleges, networking, etc.)
• Maintain accurate reports on prospective candidates and status of open positions.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Accurately assess skill and culture fit of candidates.
• Partner with leaders to determine appropriate development plans for critical talent.
• Maintain accurate job descriptions for all positions.
• Partner with Training and hiring manager to ensure effective Onboarding of new hires. Conduct check‑in touch‑bases with new hires during their first 30 days.
• Manage special talent projects as needed. Focus on talent acquisition technology and manage the ATS.
• Develop talent pipelines for critical & recurring roles as well as provide market intelligence.
• Manage corporate recruiting budget.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition; retail experience required.
• Experience working in‑house at a brand is preferred.
• Collaborative, consultative style with a strong ability to establish trust and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization.
• Proven experience sourcing and recruiting senior‑level and executive talent
• Must be patient and able to work with employees across all areas of the business.
• Innovative tools to find the right people – new techniques welcome.
• Self‑motivated to fill positions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively on a team.
• Flexible and able to work well with ambiguity.
• Must be comfortable working on both creative, technical, field and operational roles across all areas of the business.
• Experience with a fast growth organization highly preferred
• Strong oral and written communications skills, including presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience working in ATS.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a normal seated position regularly.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.
• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
• Ability to bend and twist occasionally.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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