Summary: The Retail Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Footasylum involves managing the recruitment cycle for senior and management positions within retail departments. The position requires building relationships with hiring managers and candidates, advertising job opportunities, and enhancing the employer brand through strategic outreach. The role is integral to ensuring a positive candidate experience and supporting wider HR initiatives within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for senior and management roles in retail departments.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and assist throughout the recruitment process.
• Advertise job opportunities on various platforms including careers pages and social networks.
• Research and attend events to enhance employer branding in challenging recruitment areas.
• Follow structured processes to provide excellent service to hiring managers and candidates.
• Collaborate with the Talent Attraction & Acquisition Manager and Marketing department for consistent messaging.
• Establish relationships with educational institutions and training providers for early talent pathways.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires.
• Utilize social media effectively to engage potential candidates and promote organic applications.

Key Skills:

• Experience in recruiting for retail roles.
• Passion for fashion and brand marketing.
• Strong communication skills, particularly with new people.
• Good understanding of social media and creative sourcing channels.
• Positive, driven personality with enthusiasm for the role.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Rochdale

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR