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Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Talent Acquisition Analyst plays a key tactical role in supporting Macy’s Talent Acquisition team by focusing on candidate sourcing and early-stage engagement activities. This position works closely with recruiters to identify, attract, and deliver qualified candidates across the enterprise.

The Analyst is responsible for conducting targeted outreach, building foundational talent pipelines, and supporting scheduling and coordination needs to ensure a smooth and efficient hiring process. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Talent Acquisition professional looking to develop sourcing expertise, contribute to attracting top talent to Macy’s, and grow within a collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

Assist recruiters during intake to understand role requirements, success profiles, and sourcing strategies.
Proactively identify and engage passive candidates using LinkedIn, Applicant Tracking System (ATS), referrals, industry networks, and other sourcing tools.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles across corporate, tech, supply chain, and retail leadership functions.
Represent Macy’s employer brand through thoughtful, high-quality first-touch outreach to targeted talent. Coordinate and schedule external talent introductions to Talent Acquisition and leadership, ensuring a seamless handoff and positive candidate experience.
Capture candidate insights clearly and consistently in the ATS to support recruiter and hiring manager decision-making, and to maintain strong data integrity.
Support recruiters throughout the full lifecycle of searches by delivering qualified, interested candidates in a timely manner.
Share real-time market feedback, including candidate motivations, compensation expectations, and talent availability.
Stay current on industry trends, talent movement, and competitor hiring activity.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, tools, and candidate experience.
Support TA initiatives related to diversity sourcing, employer branding, and operational excellence.
Share best practices and market insights to elevate sourcing capability across the TA team.
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Skills You Will Need

Passive Candidate Engagement & Brand Ambassadorship: Ability to engage passive candidates through compelling, personalized outreach, representing the employment brand effectively, and building long-term, trust-based candidate relationships.

Recruiter Partnership & Intake Effectiveness: Strong ability to support recruiters and hiring leaders, understand role requirements, success profiles and sourcing strategies and translate them into targeted talent pipelines.

Pipeline Development: Ability to conduct ongoing talent market research and proactively build, maintain, and activate talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles across multiple functions and levels.

Initial Candidate Qualification: Capability to conduct high-quality initial screening conversations to evaluate skills, experience, motivation, and alignment, and to articulate candidate fit clearly.

Organization & Priority Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and urgency.

Communication: Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills to engage candidates and collaborate effectively with recruiters and other internal stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement Mindset: Willingness to identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, tools, and candidate experience, while continuing to build sourcing and market expertise.

Who You Are

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
Early-career professional with an interest in building sourcing and recruiting expertise, with a strong desire to grow within Talent Acquisition.
Curious and proactive, with a strong desire to develop expertise in talent markets and candidate engagement strategies.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative team player who communicates clearly and builds positive working relationships.
This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some Additional Benefits We Offer Include

Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.

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