Talent Acquisition Partner - Retail

Harrods Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury department store is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to enhance their recruitment strategies in the retail division. This hybrid role in Greater London involves managing mid-to-senior-level vacancies, influencing hiring decisions, and developing a team. The ideal candidate will have extensive talent acquisition experience, strong leadership abilities, and a background in fast-paced retail environments. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career growth, aligning with the company's core values.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of the retail environment.
• Experience in sourcing and securing talent at mid-to-senior level.
• Confident in coaching and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to shape recruitment strategies.
• Manage mid-to-senior-level vacancies and candidate sourcing.
• Lead and develop a small team.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Track performance against KPIs and maintain compliance.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Experience in talent acquisition

Strong people leadership skills

Ability to influence hiring decisions

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner - Retail

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner who thrives on building strong, collaborative relationships to join our newly formed Talent Division. Our Talent team are made up of Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and Employer Brand – all invested to ensure we engage, attract, recruit, and retain the best talent who will thrive with us and help us grow.

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Harrods, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business by attracting, engaging, and securing the very best talent across our retail business areas. Acting as a trusted partner to Senior Leaders and HR Business Partners, you’ll design and deliver recruitment strategies that not only meet today’s needs but also build strong pipelines for future talent. Immersed in the business areas you support, you’ll have the opportunity to influence hiring decisions at mid to senior level, ensuring every hire reflects our Harrods values and contributes to our long‑term success.

Your Responsibilities

• Partnering with leaders and HRBPs to shape recruitment strategies and influence hiring decisions.
• Managing mid‑to‑senior‑level vacancies, driving direct sourcing, and ensuring candidate quality.
• Leading, coaching, and developing a small team, supporting their growth and performance.
• Championing internal talent and delivering an exceptional candidate experience at every stage.
• Tracking performance against KPIs while maintaining compliance and data integrity.

This is a hybrid role based in Hammersmith 3 days per week, with flexibility to work from home for part of the week in line with our Hybrid@Harrods policy.

About You

You will be the dedicated strategic talent acquisition expert for our retail division. Drawing on your comprehensive understanding of the fast‑paced retail environment, you will strategically source, assess, and secure exceptional candidates, playing a vital role in embedding a retail talent acquisition strategy. You’re an experienced recruiter who thrives on finding and securing top talent, especially at mid‑to‑senior‑level. With strong previous people leadership skills, you’ll be confident in coaching and developing others.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and a destination for top designers and sought‑after brands from across the globe. Our mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers, and we’ll do something remarkable for you. Alongside a friendly and supportive environment, we offer exceptional opportunities to build your career across our diverse business.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities and experience, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate most of the skills needed to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

At Harrods, we celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you’d like to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Additional Information

Time Type: Permanent

Department: Talent Acquisition (Lisa Lindsay)