Description: Amazons mission is to be Earths most customer-centric company. The Workforce Staffing (WFS) Candidate Attraction team is seeking an experienced Candidate Attraction Manager to drive strategic talent acquisition initiatives across our US operations.
Role Overview: The Candidate Attraction Manager will oversee strategic candidate attraction initiatives for WFS US operations supporting sites nationwide and contributing to our annual hiring goals. This role combines strategic thinking with operational execution across three core pillars: Rapid Response & Risk Prevention Strategic Partnerships and Global Center of Excellence with a critical focus on New Site Launches. The manager will lead a team responsible for executing these initiatives and ensure strategies are effectively developed and implemented.
* Oversee team members responsible for developing and executing candidate attraction strategies that optimize labor costs and maintain consistent fill rates in volatile labor markets
* Lead team responsible for talent acquisition strategy for new site launches ensuring successful ramp-up and operational readiness
* Manage team members who develop launch-specific attraction strategies tailored to local market conditions and unique sourcing needs
* Oversee rapid response initiatives to address short-notice labor planning challenges and emerging market needs
* Guide team responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with government officials workforce agencies and public sector organizations to support site expansion
* Serve as a key representative in critical stakeholder relationships across federal state and local levels
* Drive the development and scaling of best practices across US markets through team execution
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing Business Management Workforce Intelligence Public Policy Public Relations and Employee Relations
* Oversee implementation of data-driven solutions to reduce cost-per-hire and improve candidate experience
* Lead team responsible for risk identification and mitigation strategies across diverse labor markets
* Manage team members overseeing the referral program and other candidate attraction initiatives
About the Team: The Workforce Staffing Candidate Attraction team is a skilled customer-obsessed recruiting team that owns candidate sourcing strategies across multiple locations for entry-level warehouse and fulfillment associate roles. We are looking for an exceptional Candidate Attraction Manager to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence for this fast-paced team.
This role is seated in Seattle WA with up to 50% travel required.
- Bachelors degree or 6 years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Experience creating and executing effective talent acquisition strategies
- Experience in analyzing data to drive decisions
- Experience contributing to the creation and implementation of high-quality high-volume recruiting plans
- Knowledge of compensation/total rewards talent management performance management compliance and organization design and development
- Experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing senior leadership
- Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
- Experience in public policy and government relations
- Experience leading across multiple locales
- Knowledge of labor market dynamics sourcing strategies and candidate attraction methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable strategies
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $124600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.