Lead, Field Talent Acquisition

About The Role

Total Wine & More is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join our Human Resources team. As a full lifecycle recruiter, this role serves as a strategic partner in staffing efforts across our retail operations from first point of contact through onboarding. The position is responsible for maintaining positive candidate experiences across both passive and active recruiting techniques, assessing talent based on the needs of the business, and employing tailored staffing techniques to deliver top talent.

This highly collaborative role works cross‑functionally across the enterprise, building pivotal relationships with our leadership teams, supporting organizational growth with top talent, and partnering with the broader HR team as needed. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition.

• Manage the full lifecycle recruitment for Field leadership positions and support hourly team member hiring.
• Provide positive and professional candidate experiences through increased interview effectiveness, inclusive hiring practices, and hiring manager collaboration.
• Ensure accurate staffing data across multiple recruitment platforms and reporting resources.
• Drive new store staffing efforts in partnership with Regional Field leadership and Labor Management to ensure on‑time targets and efficiencies are met, getting new stores staffed at 100% capacity.
• Manage candidate pipelines and ensure timely communication throughout the recruitment process, including passive candidate strategies.
• Support initiatives that drive process improvement, build SOPs, system enhancements, and manage internal stakeholders.
• Support special projects as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 3‑6 years of experience with full lifecycle recruitment for a high‑growth organization (retail preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including a solid understanding of Excel.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems;
  Workday preferred.
• Experience with recruitment tools (ATS, Linked In, Indeed) and proven success with passive talent strategies.
• Ability to maintain an elevated level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience in behavioral and competency‑based interviewing and assessments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent relationship management and judgment skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of social recruitment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous store discounts
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Disability & life insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• College tuition assistance
• Career development & product training
• Consumer classes
• and more!

Total Wine & More is the country's largest independent retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, and we continue to grow our footprint year over year. Total Wine offers exciting and unique career opportunities across the country and in our corporate office. Our strength is our people. We have a commitment to training and career growth, all in an environment that values new ideas and teamwork.

If you share our entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for providing best‑in‑class customer experience, take a moment to apply or learn more at

Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills and/or experience.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits applies.