Principal Talent Acquisition Strategy Specialist
The TJX Companies, Inc., Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704
TJX Companies
At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off‑price retailer.
Job Description The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career We’re passionate about delivering unmatched value—not only for our customers, but for our global talent community. As we continue to scale and evolve our hiring practices across markets, technologies, and business units, we are seeking a
Principal Talent Acquisition Strategy Specialist
to help shape the future of how talent finds, experiences, and joins our organization.
This is a high‑impact, highly visible, role for an individual contributor, strategic problem solver who thrives at the intersection of process optimization, TA technology, analytics, and global engagement. You will independently lead enterprise‑level initiatives designed to strengthen operational excellence, improve candidate and hiring‑manager experiences, and align TA processes with our long‑term business strategy. This is a hybrid position based in our Framingham, MA offices.
What You Will Do Drive Global Talent Acquisition Innovation
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 Strategically Across the Organization
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:
Talent attraction and top‑of‑funnel optimization
Consistent and efficient use of TA technology
Vendor management and organizational procedures
Lead Technology, Reporting, and Analytics Excellence
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
Champion Operational Excellence
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.
Who We Are Looking For
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 Benefits include 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. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Address 550 Cochituate Road
Location USA Home Office Framingham MA 550 Cochituate Rd
This position has a starting salary range of $92,900.00 to $118,500.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long‑term incentives.
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At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off‑price retailer.
Job Description The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career We’re passionate about delivering unmatched value—not only for our customers, but for our global talent community. As we continue to scale and evolve our hiring practices across markets, technologies, and business units, we are seeking a
Principal Talent Acquisition Strategy Specialist
to help shape the future of how talent finds, experiences, and joins our organization.
This is a high‑impact, highly visible, role for an individual contributor, strategic problem solver who thrives at the intersection of process optimization, TA technology, analytics, and global engagement. You will independently lead enterprise‑level initiatives designed to strengthen operational excellence, improve candidate and hiring‑manager experiences, and align TA processes with our long‑term business strategy. This is a hybrid position based in our Framingham, MA offices.
What You Will Do Drive Global Talent Acquisition Innovation
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 Strategically Across the Organization
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:
Talent attraction and top‑of‑funnel optimization
Consistent and efficient use of TA technology
Vendor management and organizational procedures
Lead Technology, Reporting, and Analytics Excellence
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
Champion Operational Excellence
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.
Who We Are Looking For
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 Benefits include 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. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Address 550 Cochituate Road
Location USA Home Office Framingham MA 550 Cochituate Rd
This position has a starting salary range of $92,900.00 to $118,500.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long‑term incentives.
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