HR Talent Acquisition Analyst

About the Role

Macy’s is seeking a Talent Acquisition Analyst to support hiring efforts by focusing on candidate sourcing and early engagement. In this role, you will partner closely with recruiters to find, attract, and connect with qualified talent across the business.

This position is centered on proactive outreach, building strong candidate pipelines, and coordinating hiring activities so searches move forward smoothly. It is a strong opportunity for an early-career recruiting professional who wants to deepen sourcing skills and contribute to a collaborative talent acquisition function.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with recruiters during intake discussions to clarify role needs, success profiles, and sourcing approaches.
• Identify and reach out to passive candidates through LinkedIn, the ATS, referrals, industry networks, and other sourcing channels.
• Create and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and difficult-to-fill positions across corporate, technology, supply chain, and retail leadership roles.
• Represent Macy’s employer brand through personalized first-contact outreach and coordinate external candidate introductions with Talent Acquisition and business leaders.
• Record candidate details accurately in the ATS to support hiring decisions and preserve data quality.
• Support recruiters through the full search process by delivering interested and qualified candidates promptly.
• Share market intelligence in real time, including candidate motivations, salary expectations, and talent availability.
• Track industry trends, talent movement, and competitor hiring activity.
• Look for ways to improve sourcing methods, tools, and the candidate journey.
• Contribute to diversity sourcing, employer branding, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Exchange best practices and market insights that strengthen sourcing capability across the TA team.
• Promote an environment of respect and inclusion that supports strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills and Capabilities

The role calls for strong candidate engagement, recruiter partnership, pipeline building, initial screening, organization, communication, and a continuous-improvement mindset. You should be comfortable managing multiple searches and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while keeping attention to detail.

Who You Are

• You have a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in a related field, and are encouraged to apply.
• You are early in your career and want to build deeper expertise in sourcing and recruiting.
• You are naturally curious, proactive, and interested in talent markets and candidate engagement.
• You stay organized, handle details well, and can balance competing priorities.
• You work well with others and communicate clearly.
• You can perform the essential functions of the role, including communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems, as well as reviewing written and electronic information and moving around the work environment as needed.
• You are available to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay and benefits in a dynamic, inclusive workplace.
• Health and wellness coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to colleague resource groups and volunteer opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Annual merit review.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling plus legal and financial guidance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.

Additional Information

This role may qualify for performance-based incentives or bonuses. Benefit eligibility can vary depending on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Macy’s may update the job description at any time. The company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Reference code: HRCOM00.

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