Talent Acquisition Strategy and Analytics Manager

Natural Grocers

Talent acquisition analytics manager improving hiring quality and internal mobility for Natural Grocers’ retail workforce. Optimizing ATS systems, sourcing strategies, and workforce pipelines.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Operations, with a strong focus on developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies, optimizing ATS functionalities, and analyzing recruitment metrics to enhance hiring outcomes. Proven ability to build interdepartmental partnerships and manage high-volume recruiting efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Acquisition LeadershipATS OptimizationRecruitment AnalyticsHigh Volume RecruitingStrategic Sourcing

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Strategy DesignHRIS ToolsRecruitment Analytics ToolsMultiple ATS ExperienceData AnalysisMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyIntermediate to Advanced Excel SkillsPredictive Hire AnalysisJob Marketing CampaignsInternal Mobility Campaigns

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementInterdepartmental Partnership BuildingPresentation SkillsFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ATSSocial Media Sourcing SolutionsRecruiting ToolsData Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Recruitment OperationsHigh Volume RecruitingRetail ExperienceEmployment LawsSuccession Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit the end-to-end recruitment process to identify bottlenecks and biases
Develop external sourcing strategies where no internal talent pool exists
Design internal mobility campaigns to increase internal applicants
Partner with Operations and the Video Department on employer and career messaging
Optimize ATS configuration, workflows, user experience, integrations, reporting, and functionality
Audit ATS processes, data integrity, and reporting outputs
Evaluate ATS capabilities and recommend cost-effective technology enhancements
Manage monthly recruitment advertising spend and measure return on investment
Plan and evaluate onsite and virtual recruiting events
Oversee recruitment social media content and job-marketing campaigns
Research and pilot recruiting tools, vendors, and resources
Conduct predictive hire analysis using performance and retention data by hiring source
Compare promotion success rates and tenure of internal promotions versus external hires
Identify traits and experiences of high-performing employees and build candidate and success profiles
Report objective quality-of-hire metrics
Partner with Store Operations to align recruiting practices with operational goals
Recommend strategies for internal promotions, candidate readiness, succession planning, and development
Identify stores with above-average critical vacancies and create filling strategies with the Recruiting Team
Partner with Operations, Regional Managers, and SSC Department Heads to understand skill gaps
Build external talent pipelines and communities for hard-to-fill and strategic roles

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Operations, or HR Analytics
Proven track record of designing recruitment strategies that improved hiring outcomes
Experience creating and implementing successful talent acquisition related strategies
Experience with HRIS and Recruitment Analytics tools
Experience with multiple ATS and Social Media sourcing solutions
High volume recruiting experience; retail experience preferred
Ability to align strategy and results with company culture and driving principles
Experience working with members of the executive team of an organization
Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, and applicable employment laws and regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, attention-to-detail, and time management skills
Ability to build strong interdepartmental partnerships and prioritize/delegate tasks
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Analytical skills using numbers, trends, data, graphs, and charts to form leadership reports
Extensive experience exercising judgment to plan and accomplish goals
High level of computer proficiency and technical aptitude, including Microsoft 365 applications
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining strong customer service
Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation, benefits, career development and promotion paths, and culture are highlighted as company employment offerings
Onsite and virtual hiring events
Internal promotion and career advancement opportunities
Succession planning and development opportunities