Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our Human Resources team has one goal: create solutions and services that foster an inclusive and innovative culture. We act as strategic partners to deliver innovative learning and development opportunities, comprehensive compensation, and benefit solutions, recruiting tools and more to attract new talent and excite existing talent. We’re a compassionate, hardworking, and dedicated team that knows our work makes an impact on our company every day.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Senior Recruiter at Staples you will be responsible for supporting all elements of recruiting including sourcing, qualifying candidates, interviewing, negotiation of offers and in some instances even making the hiring decisions for our direct hire roles. You will use different technology and social platforms to help find the ideal candidates for our open positions and will collaborate with hiring managers to get the right talent for their needs. Depending upon the roles you support, you could be support both full time and temporary staffing needs and may focus on specific elements of the recruiting process at different times. We utilize a team approach to hiring, so you will always be challenged in whatever assignment you have.

In this role know what it means to nurture relationships, and actively communicate with the candidate throughout the process. You can passionately articulate the Staples Employee Value Proposition (EVP), the business landscape and what makes Staples an amazing place to work. You are a master at closing the deal, with strong negotiation and influencing skills. You are a highly effective communicator and are seen by the business as the expert at assessing talent. This is a collaborative role, working across the Talent Acquisition team, Staples hiring managers and HR Business Partners to build a team of talented individuals that will support a best-in-class organization. 

What you bring to the table:

• Identify Talent Needs: Using a consultative approach, conduct needs analysis conversations and ask probing questions to align with business expectations. Utilizing market data, identify challenges with pay, job descriptions, hiring manager expectations, and advise as to best approach.
• Source Talent: Know where to find the talent for each role and how to effectively communicate with passive candidates. Encourage hiring managers to consider internal candidates and to support a diverse pipeline for role.
• Recruitment Marketing: Maintain active candidate pipelines and communicate relevant materials.  Utilize silver medalists as source for future communications. Utilizes social media to promote roles.  Clearly articulate Staples employer value proposition and the opportunity this creates for potential candidates to advance their career at Staples
• Manage Candidate Experience: Pro-actively communicate with candidates throughout the process. Set expectations with hiring managers and actively drives hiring process. Seek other opportunities for candidates across company if not a fit for current role.
• Assess & Hire Talent: Use behavioral based interviewing techniques to assess candidates and technology to effectively screen candidates where applicable. Effectively manage counteroffers through strong negotiating skills.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of full life cycle recruiting
• Deep understanding of professional networking sites including niche
• Solid understanding and demonstrated use of an ATS, Recruitment Marketing, and Excel
• Understanding of current employment laws including OFCCP's guidelines for fair hiring practices
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)

 What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience working with AI/Chatbot for recruitment (auto scheduling, pre-screening)
• Experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays +1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.