Senior Corporate Recruiter

We believe we can make life a little better every day – one smile, hoagie, or experience at a time. And there’s one secret ingredient that truly sets Wawa apart: Our Associates. At Wawa, you’ll be part of a caring team that’s dedicated to helping all of us fly high – together. We’re team players, day-brighteners, and go-getters: and we know that Wawa is a place where we can build skills to thrive and open doors to new career opportunities. We’re proud to be a part of a winning team of Associate owners who shape our success. We’re committed to helping our communities and one another at every turn, because we know that when we fly together, there’s no limit to how far we can go. Ready to be part of a team that helps you reach new heights? Join our flock and get ready to soar.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Senior Corporate Recruiter is a strategic talent partner responsible for leading the recruitment of mid-to-senior level corporate roles, including Manager, Senior Manager, Director, and Senior Director positions. This role will drive full-cycle recruiting efforts, mentor and support other recruiters, and contribute to process improvement initiatives that elevate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Talent Acquisition function.

Principal Duties:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for mid-to-senior level corporate roles across multiple business functions.
• Partner closely with senior leaders to understand talent needs and develop tailored sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Mentor and coach recruiters, sharing best practices and providing guidance on sourcing, interviewing, and candidate engagement.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership to identify and implement process improvements that enhance candidate experience and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain inclusive pipelines of qualified talent through strategic sourcing, networking, and relationship-building.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on recruitment tools, technologies, and market trends.
• Facilitate hiring manager training on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and recruitment best practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the applicant tracking system and ensure compliance with hiring policies and employment laws.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote employer brand and attract top talent.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with workforce planning and organizational goals.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate strong executive presence and communication skills when engaging with senior leaders and candidates.
• Exhibit leadership and coaching abilities to support the development of junior recruiters.
• Apply strategic thinking and problem-solving to improve recruiting processes and outcomes.
• Show adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Collaborate effectively across departments and influence without authority.
• Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and optimize recruitment strategies.
• Prioritize multiple high-impact searches while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Basic Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in full-cycle corporate recruiting with a heavy emphasis on sourcing
• Strong knowledge of recruitment marketing, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives within Talent Acquisition is a plus.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
• Solid understanding of federal and state employment laws and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.