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Kohl's

Apparel, home goods retailer

Senior Recruitment Marketing Analyst

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
HybridOn-site Monday through Thursday; remote work is optional on Fridays.
Growth & MarketingPerformance & Paid Marketing

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in a related field.
  • A bachelor's degree.
  • Expertise in employer branding, talent attraction, or recruiting.
  • Experience with high-volume and corporate recruiting strategies.
  • Experience managing marketing campaigns on recruiting platforms.
  • Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) and effective ways to engage and retain candidate attention.
  • Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and effective ways to engage candidates for a call to action.
  • Ability to perform statistical analysis of data, with knowledge of Qlik and/or other data analysis and visualization tools.
  • Proven expertise in project management, including planning, executing, and monitoring projects.
  • Vendor management experience.
  • Ability to comply with dress code requirements.
  • Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation.
  • Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements set by the company.
  • Ability to learn and comply with company policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
  • Ability to give direction and to receive, understand, and respond proactively to direction from leadership and other company personnel.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others.
  • Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast-paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs.
  • Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communication and report preparation.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and monitor activities across business units.
  • Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain budgets and strategy decisions, and share best practices and recommendations to increase brand awareness and candidate traffic.
  • Create talent attraction strategies for key job openings and talent pipelines, including media planning, campaign management, optimization, and recommendations.
  • Manage vendor relationships as the primary escalation contact; negotiate and advise on contract terms and renewals; and hold vendors accountable to key performance indicators and service-level agreements.
  • Manage programmatic and recruitment partnerships by analyzing funnel metrics and vendor reports, allocating budgets, and optimizing job board investments; collaborate with account teams to launch and monitor campaigns for return on investment and strategic vendor utilization.
  • Measure campaign impact and content strategy success through key performance indicator analysis and use of web analytics tools and marketing automation platforms.
  • Manage customer relationship management email campaign development and execution, partnering across teams to optimize workflows, coordinate creative assets, and ensure accurate performance tracking.
  • Lead careers site strategy by recommending and executing Content Management System updates, including enhancing site design, improving functionality, and mapping sources for applicant tracking.
  • Manage multiple projects from inception to completion, including planning, resource allocation, and timeline management.
  • Lead the review and creation of job advertisements across business units, managing the process and training team members to ensure content accuracy and alignment with the company brand voice.
  • Perform the accountabilities listed in the What You’ll Do section.
  • Plan, prioritize, and monitor activities across business units.
  • Complete or oversee assigned projects in a timely manner.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Talent Acquisition platforms such as Applicant Tracking Systems and data visualization tools.
  • Understanding of current industry trends and best practices in recruitment marketing, talent acquisition, and employer branding.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data and insights clearly to various audiences.

About the company

Kohl's is a major U.S. retailer offering clothing, shoes, home goods, toys, electronics, and more through online and physical stores. It supports omnichannel shopping with options like buy online, pick up in-store and frequent promotions, including free shipping on many items. Revenue comes from merchandise sales and partnerships, with additional income from its Kohl's Cash loyalty program and credit card partnerships. The goal is to provide value and convenience to families and budget-conscious shoppers by blending a wide product mix, easy returns, and a simple, rewards-enhanced shopping experience across channels.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 gross margin jumped 305 basis points to 43.0% after tariff refunds.
  • Digital sales rose 2.8% in Q2 2026, signaling healthier omnichannel demand.
  • Management restarted up to $100 million buybacks after raising 2026 guidance August 26.

What critics are saying

  • Kohl's posted 18 straight quarters of declining comps through August 26, 2026.
  • Sephora sales fell 4% in Q2 2026, exposing weak beauty assortment execution.
  • Tariff refunds boosted Q2 margin; without them, Kohl's turnaround looks fragile.

What makes Kohl's unique

  • Sephora partnership still drives younger traffic across 850+ Kohl's stores in 2026.
  • Ryan Waymire starts September 28, 2026, bringing Walmart, Amazon, Target merchandising discipline.
  • Private labels plus Martha Stewart and Bobby Flay deepen value-home exclusives.

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Benefits

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

3%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 8th, 2026
Kohl's slashes prices up to 60% as sales drop 0.9% and store visits decline

Kohl's is launching its annual Deal Days event from 6-8 October with steeper discounts than usual as the retailer battles declining sales and customer visits. The company reported a 0.9% drop in comparable sales year-over-year in Q2 2026, whilst store visits fell 1.4%. The event offers up to 50% off thousands of items, including Sephora products, toys, and home goods. Kohl's has also introduced daily limited-time deals for the first time, with some products discounted up to 60%. Customers receive $10 in Kohl's Cash for every $50 spent. The promotion coincides with similar events from Amazon, Target, and Walmart as retailers compete for price-conscious holiday shoppers facing persistent inflation and elevated credit card debt.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 30th, 2026
Kohl's sees footwear momentum with improved Nike and Skechers performance

Kohl's is experiencing renewed momentum in its footwear division, according to Telsey Advisory Group following an investor meeting with the retailer's executives. The department store is seeing improved performance from brands including Nike and Skechers. Boots represent an important opportunity for the second half of the year, compared to last year when Kohl's faced product availability issues and tariff challenges. The company reports its product pipeline is becoming healthier with greater innovation and newness. Whilst consumers face headwinds, Kohl's finds shoppers respond to value, newness and innovation. The retailer's private label portfolio is helping meet consumer demand for value and quality. During second quarter earnings last month, chief executive Michael Bender noted footwear performance accelerated approximately 500 basis points compared to the first quarter.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 1st, 2026
Kohl's Q2 net income rises to $151m on $100m tariff refund despite 1% sales drop

Kohl's reported net income of $151m, or $1.28 per diluted share, for the quarter ended 1 August 2026, significantly up from last year's adjusted net income of $64m. The retailer attributed approximately $100m in tariff refunds to gross margin gains, which rose 305 basis points to 43.0%. Year-to-date net sales declined 1.2% to $6.3bn, with comparable sales down 1.0%. Operating income reached $261m, up from last year's operational baseline of $161m. The tariff refund windfall enabled Kohl's to revise its fiscal 2026 outlook upwards and restart its share repurchase programme with up to $100m in buybacks. The company now expects full-year comparable sales between a 1.5% decrease and flat, with adjusted earnings per share forecast between $1.80 and $2.40.

Business Wire
Aug 31st, 2026
Kohl's appoints Ryan M. Waymire as chief merchandising officer from Walmart

Kohl's has appointed Ryan M. Waymire as Chief Merchandising Officer, effective 28 September. Waymire brings 25 years of retail experience from Walmart, Amazon, and Target, most recently serving as SVP of Fashion at Walmart US. In his new role, Waymire will oversee Kohl's merchandise strategy and all merchandising functions, including buying, product design, and sourcing. CEO Michael J. Bender highlighted Waymire's expertise in refreshing merchandise strategies for broad customer bases and integrating collaborations and social media influencers. Waymire replaces Nick Jones, who has served as Chief Merchandising Officer since 2023. Throughout his career, Waymire has held progressive leadership positions at major retailers and holds an MBA from Saint Louis University.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 27th, 2026
Kohl's expands kitchenware with new Martha Stewart appliances and Bobby Flay cookware

Kohl's is expanding its home product range with new kitchen appliances from Martha Stewart and cookware from Bobby Flay. The Martha Stewart line includes mixers, griddles, slow cookers and milk frothers, plus a new home fragrance collection. Bobby Flay's collection will add stainless steel and ceramic cookware sets and frying pans starting in September. The department store is also strengthening its apparel and beauty offerings. In March, Kohl's added MAC Cosmetics to over 850 Sephora locations and YSL Beauty to nearly 200 stores. The retailer recently expanded its SO brand for juniors, introducing SO Office Edit with workwear pieces. In Q2, Kohl's net sales fell less than 1% to $3.3 billion, whilst comps declined less than 1%.