The TJX Companies, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Principal Talent Acquisition Strategy Specialist
Framingham, MA 01701
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$93K/yr - $118K/yrTJX Companies is a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer, dedicated to delivering unmatched value for customers and the global talent community. They are seeking a Principal Talent Acquisition Strategy Specialist to lead enterprise-level initiatives that enhance operational excellence and improve candidate experiences, aligning talent acquisition processes with long-term business strategies.
ApparelBeautyE-CommerceFashionFurnitureJewelryLocal BusinessRetail
Responsibilities
Lead major process improvement initiatives across the global TA function, applying design thinking, lean methodologies, and market standards
Develop future‑state TA practices by influencing the adoption of technology, analytics, and process enhancements that increase speed, quality, and scalability while improving the candidate, manager and recruiter experience
Partner with Global TA leadership, TA Managers, HR, and cross‑functional business partners to understand emerging needs and translate them into actionable strategies
Serve as a strategic advisor for TA initiatives that support enterprise priorities, including: Talent attraction and top‑of‑funnel optimization, Consistent and efficient use of TA technology, Vendor management and organizational procedures
Research best‑in‑class TA tools, processes, and metrics—evaluating return on investment and recommending improvements that align with the TA technology roadmap
Coordinate and troubleshoot Workday, while supporting data and reporting needs across Workday, Phenom People, and Power BI
Partner with IT and HRIS to prioritize and implement system enhancements
Support training, resource development, and adoption of standard processes across global TA teams
Partner with HR PMO to align project prioritization with business goals
Identify bottlenecks throughout the hiring funnel using data and analytics, recommending process improvements grounded in external benchmarks and market trends
Lead components of onboarding communications and coordinate related system workflows
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/Talent systems, including: Workday, Power BI, Phenom People, HireVue, Microsoft Bookings, SharePoint, Textio, First Advantage, and ServiceNow
Experience using technology to build consistency, efficiencies, and actionable reporting across the hiring lifecycle
Ability to analyze data to uncover trends, gaps, and opportunities—and use those insights to influence partners and inspire change
Knowledge of external labor market trends, TA benchmarks, candidate behaviors, and recruitment innovations
Independent decision‑making and ownership of high‑visibility, cross‑functional projects
Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to shifting business needs
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate training, guide user adoption, and build trust across global teams
Dedication to maintaining up‑to‑date playbooks, resource guides, and process documentation
Some travel required (including international travel)
Benefits
Associate discount
401(k) match
Medical/dental/vision
HSA
Health care FSA
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability
Paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave
EAP
Incentive programs for management
Auto/home insurance discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarship program
Adoption/surrogacy assistance
Smoking cessation
Child care/cell phone discounts
Pet/legal insurance
Credit union
Referral bonuses
Company
The TJX Companies, Inc.
TJX is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1989-08-04IPO
Leadership Team
Ernest Herrman
Chief Executive Officer
Bernard A. Cowens
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2025-11-11
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