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Candidate Attraction Manager, Workforce Staffing , Candidate Attraction Manager,

Amazon · Seattle, WA, USA ·

Pay:
$138,400-$187,300/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Amazon’s mission is to be Earth’s 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.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle – 138,400.00 – 187,300.00 USD annually

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