Sr Manager Strategy & Process Innovation (TA Experience)

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Process Innovation

At Marriott, Talent Acquisition is a strategic driver of business successfueling innovation, enabling growth, and ensuring we attract and retain the best talent in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role sits at the intersection of talent strategy, technology, and business transformation. The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Strategy & Process Innovation plays a critical role in evolving our global hiring strategy and shaping the systems and experiences that attract world-class talent. Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition Strategy & Process Innovation, this individual will help design, implement, and scale forward-thinking talent acquisition strategies that align with enterprise priorities, elevate the candidate and recruiter experience, and enable efficiency and consistency across regions. This is a highly collaborative role ideal for someone with a consulting mindset, strong project execution skills, and a passion for innovation.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Digital Transformation, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, HR strategy, project management, or business transformation.
• Consulting background or experience in a highly matrixed, global environment preferred.
• Familiarity with the TA lifecycle, systems (ATS / CRM / AI tools), and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of driving process or systems improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Bias for action, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Core Work Activities

Global TA Strategy & Innovation

Process Design & Optimization

Technology Strategy & Integration

Experience Design & Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Program Execution

What This Role Is Not

Not Limited to One System or Tool : This role looks holistically across the entire TA tech stack and experience journeyit's not tied to managing a single platform (e.g., only the ATS).

The salary range for this position is $108,300 to $162,300 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.