About the Job:The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, leads the strategy and execution of recruiting across the organization. This role is responsible for building scalable hiring practices, attracting high-impact talent, and ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience. The position partners closely with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs, elevate hiring standards, and deliver talent that accelerates business growth.
A day in the life:Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning- Partner with senior leaders to build proactive recruiting strategies aligned to business priorities
- Translate workforce plans into targeted hiring roadmaps across corporate, field, and leadership roles
- Provide market intelligence on talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive recruiting practices
Recruiting Leadership- Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team to deliver high-quality, efficient hiring outcomes
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for senior and critical roles when needed
- Ensure consistent interview practices, candidate evaluation standards, and hiring manager alignment
Operational Excellence- Implement scalable recruiting processes, tools, and reporting frameworks
- Work with team to track and analyze recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline conversion, and diversity of candidate pools
- Optimize applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools to improve recruiter productivity - inclusive of AI
Employer Brand & Candidate Experience- Strengthen the company's employer brand across digital platforms, campus partnerships, and industry networks
- Ensure a seamless, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Partner with marketing and communications teams to elevate talent brand storytelling
Sourcing & Pipeline Development- Build proactive pipelines for critical talent and future leadership needs
- Leverage creative sourcing strategies across professional networks, referrals, industry events, and emerging platforms
- Drive partnerships with universities, community organizations, and external recruiting partners
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion- Embed inclusive hiring practices across all stages of the recruiting process
- Monitor pipeline diversity and implement strategies to expand representation in candidate pools
What it takes to Join: - 8-10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruiting leadership
- Experience leading recruiting teams and building scalable hiring strategies
- Proven success hiring across corporate, digital, creative, and operational roles
- Strong stakeholder management and business partnership skills
- Data-driven mindset with experience using recruiting analytics to inform strategy
- Experience with modern recruiting technologies - inclusive of AI and ATS platforms
Developing the Community/ Leadership Qualities:- Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
- Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
- Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.
- Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
- As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
- Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.
Salary Range: $138,000 - $159,000
Pac Perks:- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Competitive short-term incentive program
- Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
- Dog friendly office environment
- $1,000 referral incentive program
- Generous associate discount of 30 - 50% off merchandise online and in-stores
- On-site Cafe
- On-site Gym with Fitness Classes
- Ample parking
- Weekly Car Wash Service and more!
Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
- Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
- Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
- Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position at HQ in Anaheim. As a national retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Other Considerations:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.
