Talent Acquisition Partner - Retail, Europe INTRODUCTION At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.
We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.
JOB PURPOSE To attract and select retail candidates to fill Active & Passive Candidate positions, for both mainline and outlet stores in Europe To manage the day-to-day delivery of recruitment activities and ensure that agreed metrics are met and adhered to To be a brand ambassador, providing a luxury candidate and Hiring Manager experience, delivering to the highest quality, every day. Act as the Subject Matter Expert on delivering activities relating to Attracting, Sourcing, Screening, Assessment, Pipelining, and Offer RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with stakeholders to build effective sourcing and assessment approaches with an ability to manage expectations Manage the complete lifecycle of the candidate journey. This includes but is not limited to; Effectively attract, source and match candidates to positions Advertising roles as required in the most appropriate way to attract candidates – Linkedin, job boards etc Telephone/video interview all shortlisted applicants Coordinate, present and conduct competency and strength-based candidate interviews and assessment centres Organise interviews Manage the offer process Support with strategies to increase diverse talent across the business Develop and maintain a network of candidates through effectively sourcing and on-going relationship management. Develop talent maps through pro-active market research and leveraging candidate network Partner with HRBP and wider HR team in relation to appropriate candidate remuneration, mobility and visa queries. Support with wider TA strategies with ideas and approaches related to the recruitment of talent that will contribute to better ways of working Elevate Burberry's employer branding as a top employer. Crafting and executing strategies that highlight our unique culture, values, and career opportunities, attracting top talent globally. Be a brand ambassador by living the Burberry values across all actions PERSONAL PROFILE Over 3 years of retail recruitment experience within an established internal and/or external recruitment function A clear understanding of Recruitment processes and standards relevant to own discipline. Expert sourcing skills with experience in managing multiple searches either inhouse or within agency Experience of engaging with passive candidates using varied sourcing methods Proven ability to strategically map companies and functions Experience of developing and effectively hiring from Talent Pools Experience of using innovative approaches to source, attract and build talent pools Experience in working with recruiting systems including applicant tracking systems Have a strong understanding of external best practice and trends in Talent Acquisition Delivering a luxury candidate and Hiring Manger experience, with a focus on quality and efficiency MEASURES OF SUCCESS Delivery of 150+ passive and active retail candidate vacancies across 28 mainline and outlet stores in Europe per year Talent Acquisition Pace, Accuracy, and Quality metrics Delivery of effective talent pools and market maps Understanding the business and Recruitment Process for all areas Understanding the global key initiatives and process Meet all deadlines High level of accuracy in data input Role model the Burberry Values FOOTER Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.