Talent Acquisition Advisor

schuh; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40% product discount

29 days holiday increasing to 34

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programme

Development and progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading footwear retailer based in Livingston is looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor on a fixed-term contract. This entry-level position allows hybrid working and involves responsibilities like recruitment administration, candidate management, and supporting the Talent Manager. Ideal candidates are efficient, communicative, and possess a passion for recruiting.

Qualifications

• Highly efficient, reliable, and trustworthy individual.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• A genuine interest in system development and evolution.
• Understanding of retail business and the landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidate applications through the internal system.
• Provide recruitment support and liaise with key stakeholders.
• Conduct initial screening calls and interviews.
• Support the Talent Manager with various tasks.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Passion for recruiting

Job description

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Advisor (FTC)

Reports To: Talent Manager

This is an entry level role on a fixed term basis (12 months) based from the Livingston office on a hybrid basis (minimum two days per week).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Administration
  
  
  
  • Candidate Management - Monitor, maintain and update our internal recruitment system (Dayforce)
  
  
  • Issuing contracts to new starts across all business functions
  
  
  • Update third party partnership sites accordingly, including LinkedIn & Indeed
  
  
  • Partner with both the People Team and Learning & Development Team
  
  
  
  


• Recruitment Support
  
  
  
  • Provide essential recruitment support across the business, whilst working closely with the Talent Manager & Partner to continuously strive to improve our candidates experience
  
  
  • Managing retail management recruitment. Ensuring applications are managed in a timely manner, scheduling and conducting interviews and providing feedback to candidates and business stakeholders
  
  
  • Provide essential recruitment support across the business, communicating effectively and offering advice to key stakeholders and hiring managers across the business
  
  
  • Manage and track any internal movements and liaise with the People Team accordingly
  
  
  • Conducting initial first stage interviews/ screening calls with external applicants and making applicable recommendations to hiring managers
  
  
  • Supporting entry level head office recruitment when required
  
  
  • Liaising with the L&D Team to ensure any new starts or existing employees are provided with the up to date materials required for their inductions and/or continued learning
  
  
  • Supporting our Talent Manager with any ad hoc tasks and providing cover during annual leave if required
  
  
  
  


• Person
  
  
  
  • Highly efficient, reliable and trustworthy individual with a genuine passion to recruit top talent in to the business.
  
  
  • Ability to be self-motivated and manage your time effectively
  
  
  • Communication is key, so you will need to be confident, proactive and prioritise your work accordingly
  
  
  • A genuine interest in system development, always striving to understand how we can continue to evolve and innovate
  
  
  • Understanding of a retail business and an awareness of the retail landscape
  
  
  
  

Perks / Benefits

• Up to 40% product discount for you and your loved ones


• Up to 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 34 after three years’ service


• Your birthday off to celebrate you


• Flexible working hours / contracts to work when suits you


• Perk platform for hundreds of discounts


• Manage, save and access your wages as you earn them to get paid your way


• Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and Virtual GP services.


• A pension scheme to help you save for the future


• Development and progression opportunities across store and Head Office


• Opportunity to be a part of our company Purpose Groups

About schuh

At schuh we are the ‘Same but different’.

By embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we aim to empower our people to be fiercely and unapologetically themselves.

This means you will support our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, and ensure that colleagues and customers from all backgrounds, beliefs and communities are treated fairly.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support disabilities or health conditions. Please let our talent team know of any adjustments needed during the hiring process.

Our Talent Acquisition Team will work as quickly as possible to review your application. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like any additional information at all, please contact [e-mail]

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Temporary


• Job function: Administrative and Human Resources


• Industries: Retail