Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

WHO WE ARE

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

WHAT WE’LL NEED

The Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Talent Acquisition function and managing a team of recruiters and a recruiting coordinator. This role ensures the execution of effective, scalable recruiting processes that enable the organization to attract, assess, and hire top talent.

The Sr. Manager partners closely with business leaders and HR business partners to deliver a high-quality candidate experience while driving operational efficiency, data-driven decision making, and consistent hiring practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition Operations

• Lead the operational execution of the Talent Acquisition function, ensuring efficient and consistent recruiting processes across all roles and departments.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding coordination.

• Oversee recruiting workflows, systems, and tools to optimize efficiency and candidate experience.

• Ensure compliance with employment regulations and company hiring policies.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve recruiting operations                                                                                                          

Team Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of recruiters and a recruiting coordinator to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes.

• Set performance expectations, track recruiting metrics, and ensure team accountability to hiring goals.

• Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and stakeholder management.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing recruiting team culture.

Hiring Team Partnership

• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies.

• Provide consultation on role scoping, candidate evaluation, and market insights.

• Ensure consistent communication and alignment throughout the hiring process.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Manage the Talent Acquisition budget, including oversight of recruiting-related expenses such as sign-on bonuses, relocation support, agency/search fees, job advertising, and recruiting tools.

• Monitor and track recruiting spend to ensure alignment with budget targets and organizational hiring priorities.

• Evaluate and manage relationships with external recruiting vendors, including search firms, sourcing partners, and recruiting platforms.

• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to forecast hiring-related expenses and ensure appropriate budget planning.

Establish guidelines and controls for agency usage, relocation support, and sign-on incentives to ensure consistency and fiscal accountability.

WHAT YOU’L LNEED

Required Experience

• 5-7+ years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience.

• 2–3+ years of experience managing or leading recruiting teams.

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles and functions.

• Experience improving recruiting processes and using recruiting technologies or ATS systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle as an HRIS.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• Data-driven mindset with experience using recruiting metrics.

• Strong organizational and operational management capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WHO YOU ARE

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.

You care deeply about doing great work and driving results.

You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to

improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.

You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

FLAVOR PERKS:

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees

• One paid volunteer day of your choice

• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles

• Team member stock purchase plan

• Health savings or flexible spending account options

• 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided

• Pet insurance

• Education Assistance

• Wellness reimbursement program

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR:

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office

• Discount on Wingstop gift cards

• Onsite game room

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.