Role: Talent Acquisition Partner - Retail Reports to: Talent Acquisition Manager Role Purpose: The Talent Acquisition Partner – Retail will work in partnership with Retail Recruitment team and will own the Retail candidate journey from initial engagement through to delivering a qualified pipeline.
You will attract, engage, nurture and assess a diverse pool of top talent from a range of channels and sources, while ensuring a seamless and unified experience for all stakeholders.
Role Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations within the Retail Recruitment Team, including regular team meetings, allocation of workload, dealing with queries and escalations and regional manager relationship management.
Utilise various sourcing techniques to identify potential candidates, including job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and direct sourcing.
This may also involve attending job fairs, networking events, and building relationships with universities or other talent pipelines.
Review CVs and applications, conduct video or in person interviews, complete reference checks and manage the offer process.
Coordinate and schedule time with Regional Managers to discuss current needs and requirements, and potential changes to their areas.
Fully utilise the Applicant Tracking System to manage candidates and ensure that activities are conducted timely.
Ensure data accuracy and quality are maintained through all processes.
Lead and participate in project work to support the People and Talent team Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions, recruitment activities, and hiring metrics.
Generate reports and analyze data to track recruitment effectiveness, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for process improvements.
Contribute to employer branding efforts by promoting the organization's values, culture, and opportunities to potential candidates.
This may involve creating compelling job postings, participating in employer branding events, and engaging with candidates on social media platforms.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and innovative recruitment techniques.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the recruitment process, streamline workflows, and improve the overall candidate experience.
Offer Management: Extend job offers to selected candidates, negotiate terms and conditions of employment, and manage the offer process.
This includes discussing compensation, benefits, start dates, and any other relevant details.
Build and develop talent pools of qualified candidates utilising our CRM and managing candidate communications to ensure talent pools remain relevant.
Experience / Requirements: Applicants should have previous experience of in-house recruiting, ideally with a knowledge of the retail recruitment landscape.
Experience of stakeholder engagement / management is key, with the ability to think strategically and problem solve effectively.
Proficient in the use of recruitment software, with an eye for process improvements and streamlining workflows Previous managerial / team lead experience is essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.