GUCCI Talent Acquisition Partner 6 month FTC

• Design, deliver, develop and maintain an effective recruitment process for each vacancy in Retail, focusing on direct sourcing of candidates, by identifying target companies, candidates and skills
• Managing high volumes of vacancies in the most efficient way from Client Advisor to Store Manager level ensuring that the time to hire and offer metrics are met
• Review direct applications, qualifying if appropriate using appropriate screening and questioning for the role
• Write job descriptions and prepare job adverts that are attractive and in line with the company culture and values
• Conduct telephone screening, face to face interviews and assessment centres as appropriate 
• Support with early years careers such GRADE Graduate Program activities
• Manage internal careers process – overseeing applications, progression opportunities and communicating updates and information to the employee population
• Collaborate with the relevant HR Business Partners to proactively identify future acquisition needs
• Coach, advise and consult with the Line Managers or HRBP to plan activities for needs. Create robust strategies to meet the required need
• Conduct a comprehensive brief with the Hiring Manager ensuring all aspects of the role requirements have been effectively explored, to define the desired candidate profile including experience and skills
• Coach, advise and constructively challenge the Hiring Manager, if required to ensure a brief is clear, realistic, relevant and achievable
• Collect interview feedback for each candidate for the interview stages and inform them of the outcome when confirmed with the Hiring Manager
• Able to challenge constructively the Hiring Manager on CV’s or interview feedback if required
• Manage the offer process, ensuring a professional and consistent experience for potential new hires. Work with the HRBP or Head of HR to finalise details of the offer details & process, making a verbal offer to the candidate if required.
• Write brand appropriate emails and letters that are in line with our culture for communication with candidates and agencies
• Provide feedback to Head of HR and Heads of function on current market trends that are affecting the profile search or recruitment process
• Oversee and control the recruitment budget to achieve objectives to timescale
• Manage and develop the Graduate Trainees as and when they are recruited

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar Recruitment/Talent Acquisition role at a senior capacity, with the  experience of recruiting for retail roles  
• The ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills
• High energy individual that is positive, passionate and flexible with a can-do attitude to deliver effective recruitment solutions 
• The capability to manage high volumes of vacancies at all levels – Client Advisor through to manager
• Excellent interviewing skills with an engaging style and the ability to transmit the employer brand
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with various stakeholders at all levels
• Experience of working on projects from an end-to-end perspective
• A strong knowledge and understanding of the retail and corporate business structures with the ability to grasp complex concepts and processes
• Demonstrates a curiosity for our product and a connection to fashion industry trends
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy

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