recruiter, Retail Talent Acquisition – CST, EST

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition coverage through Starbucks ACH

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking an experienced Retail Leadership Recruiter to identify and attract top leadership talent for its retail organization across the United States. The role emphasizes data-driven strategies, brand-aligned candidate experiences, and strong partnerships with business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will lead the full-cycle process, build talent pipelines, and contribute to innovative recruitment initiatives while aligning with Starbucks culture and values.

Qualifications

• Three or more years recruiting experience in a high growth, fast-paced environment.
• Three or more years human resources, staffing and recruitment or related experience.
• A solutions-oriented mindset and curiosity-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process as a talent advisor.
• Source passive talent and create talent pipelines for key roles across business.
• Contribute to development of recruitment strategies – using data to generate insights and influence decisions.
• Deliver brand-worthy candidate experiences.
• Build, grow, and leverage relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Talent sourcing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a Starbucks recruiter, your mission is to identify and attract top Retail leadership talent—individuals who align with our future ambitions and embody our company’s culture. You are an advocate for your candidates, a consultant to your business and a champion of our mission and values. Supporting Starbucks in becoming an employer of choice is key to our growth strategy, and your expertise plays a vital role in bringing that vision to life.

In this role, you will support the dynamic talent needs by identifying, assessing, and connecting the best talent to the perfect retail leadership role. In collaboration with the business, you will execute innovative recruitment strategies, participate in recruitment-related projects, and apply influence and expertise to your partnerships. This recruiter is preferred to be in the EST or CST time zone.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process as a talent advisor
• Source passive talent and create talent pipelines for key roles across business
• Contribute to the development of recruitment strategies – using data to generate insights and influence decisions
• Deliver brand-worthy candidate experiences
• Build, grow, and leverage relationships with key stakeholders across the organization

Qualifications

• Three or more years recruiting experience in a high growth, fast-paced environment
• Three or more years human resources, staffing and recruitment or related experience
• A solutions-oriented, “what’s possible” mindset and approach that contributes to a culture of curiosity

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

Salary

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.