Talent Acquisition Manager

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match
  
  

Compensation

• Base pay starting between $77,000 - $90,000 per year
  
  

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading enterprise recruitment strategies across support center, distribution center, and field operations. This leader oversees a team of recruiters while partnering closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Excellence to attract, hire, and retain top talent. The role combines operational excellence with strategic workforce planning to ensure the organization has the talent needed to achieve business objectives today and in the future.

• Talent Acquisition Leadership: Lead, coach, and support a recruiting team by setting clear expectations, tracking results, and helping recruiters grow. This role promotes accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and a positive candidate experience.
• Workforce Strategy & Talent Planning: Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to plan for current and future hiring needs. Build hiring forecasts, talent pipelines, and sourcing strategies using labor market insights and business priorities.
• Business Partnership: Act as a trusted talent partner to leaders across the Support Center, Distribution Center, and Field Operations. Advise hiring managers and HR Business Partners on hiring plans, market conditions, succession planning, and talent availability.
• Recruiting Operations: Manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple business areas and leadership levels while ensuring hiring practices are consistent, compliant, and effective. Improve recruiting workflows, selection processes, and overall service delivery.
• Talent Technology & Analytics: Use the ATS, recruiting tools, and key hiring metrics to improve recruiter productivity and hiring outcomes. Track important measures such as time-to-fill milestones, offer acceptance, candidate experience, source effectiveness, and tool usage to share insights with HR and business leaders.
• Employer Brand & Candidate Experience: Partner with the Associate Experience Manager and HR to strengthen employer branding and improve the organization’s presence in the talent market. Help ensure candidates have a consistent, engaging, and inclusive hiring experience.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience supporting multiple business functions.
• 2–3 years of people leadership experience leading recruiters or talent acquisition teams.
• Experience recruiting for corporate, operations, distribution, and/or retail environments.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Retail, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics recruiting experience.
• Knowledge of employment branding and recruitment marketing strategies.
  
  

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.